More than 100,000 people walked some or all of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing between October 2023 and April 2024. Such high numbers put pressure on the fragile environment, the cultural values of the area and its infrastructure. However, DOC says it’s too soon to implement a booking cap for next season. In October last year, […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Every Tararua hut reviewed and ranked
The possibilities of packrafting
Ministry of Works Historic Hut, Kahurangi National Park
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