Across
- Large crater formed by collapse of mouth of volcano after major eruption (7)
- NZ _____ – coniferous tree also called kaikawaka (5)
- Stretch of water to be negotiated during tramp (5)
- Those officially responsible for managing and protecting reserves (7)
- Headland at top of NZ (5,4)
- Protect yourself from this in wilderness in summer (3)
- ___ __ bottom – choice of hut bunks (3,2)
- Climb up mountain (5)
- Low-lying marshy land with grassy vegetation (3)
- _____ __ the elements – affording no shelter (7,2)
- Forded 8 Across (7)
- Small donkey used as pack animal (5)
- Strong and firm like muscles after strenuous outdoor activity (5)
- What stream does during hot summer (4,3)
Down
- _____ Peak – NZ ski-field in Otago (7)
- Nature _____ – wilderness enthusiast (5)
- Stray from track during tramp or make some other mistake, maybe (3)
- Skydiving is this sort of sport (6)
- People who enjoy water activity with paddles (9)
- Relating to ocean wilderness (4,3)
- Tree gum (5)
- Strapped into safety gear during abseiling (9)
- Flat-bottomed floating structure used as support for bridge (7)
- Study of relationship between organisms and their environment (7)
- Katipo is one you might find in NZ sand dunes (6)
- Small flat surface of crystal (5)
- Took on challenging or risky outdoor adventure, eg (5)
- Scottish word for high mountain (3)
Hidden Solution: Elevated outdoor activities (6,6)
March’s hidden solution: Camping gear