A superb tramp with a tragic past
Stanton Memorial, Tongariro National Park From the Scoria Flats car park we headed due south towards a distinctive rocky outcrop, clearly visible against the skyline – Pt 1750m on the...
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Hidden hideaway in Te Urewera
Te U Bivouac, Waioeka Conservation Area If you’re in the mood for a remote tramp-and- camp, an excursion through two splendid Te Urewera valleys to Te U bivvy will get you...
Follow the leader… or should we?
Barbara Morris wonders whether trip leaders are really necessary “I’m glad to be here, but I’ll be gladder when I’m not,” murmured one of my companions as we hauled ourselves...
Looking out for each other
Walking or cycling, or walking and cycling? Barbara Morris ponders whether both can fit on the same track I suffered a minor injury recently when a mountain biker...
Community voice or muzzled lip-service?
As Conservation Boards around the country are reappointed this month, Barbara Morris ask whether they are serving their purpose ‘The board of the time had felt conned and marginalised...
Ruapehu's best view
Castle Rock, Kaimanawa Forest Park In my opinion, one of the best views of the Ruapehu massif is from Castle Rock, a fortress-like outcrop along the Kaimanawa Forest Park Walkway....
Rotorua’s redwoods an example for all forest owners
Redwoods success in managing recreation and logging interests a case study for all to follow I’ve just spent a couple of days cycling in Whakarewarewa Forest, probably better known as...
Tricky trek in Tongariro Forest
Danahars Track Circuit, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area, Central Plateau If you have driven to the Chateau Tongariro, you have seen the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area. But you probably paid it...
Razorback ridges en route to Mt Messenger
Kiwi Road to Mt Messenger, Mt Messenger Forest, Taranaki This trip nearly turned into a hard day’s night. We were aware the route wasn’t going to be the easiest navigationally....