After days of travel, trampers reaching the Olivine Ice Plateau encountered this helicopter, which they believe flew below the 500ft limit. Photo: Ben Wilson
Even as DOC plans to increase helicopter flights to the Ngapunatoru Ice Plateau from 10 to 80 a day, the intrusion of these loud flying machines in backcountry areas is already upsetting many trampers Most trampers lace up their boots for the same reason: to get away from it all. No crowds, traffic lights, or bright […]
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