A family first

August 2013

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August 2013

First rays of sun on Lupton Hut looking back from the track up to Blyth. Photo: Marilla Swift
Lupton Hut, Tongariro National Park For a family outing in Tongariro National park, the privately-owned Lupton Hut is a good option. Owned by Wanganui High School, the hut can be used by the general public if arranged in advance. As former employees of the school, my husband Graeme and I chose the hut for a […]
Alistair Hall

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