An easy overnighter on the edge of Whanganui National Park. Ōmaru Hut is just a stone’s throw from the Forgotten World Highway and the Republic of Whangamōmona, at the edge of Whanganui National Park on the historic Matemateāonga Track. Its location makes this eight-bunk serviced hut a prime destination for a weekend walk. The track […]
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Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for the Department of Conservation in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type 2 fun.
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