Lewis Pass tarn surrounded by the Spenser Mountains. Photo: Pat Barrett images

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The St James Walkway has a reputation as a superb introduction to multi-day tramping

The tranquil St James Walkway has long been a favourite destination for trampers.  Commencing at Lewis Pass, the 66km marked trail provides access to some memorable and isolated mountainscapes where valley, forest, scree, snow and ragged summits form an exquisite vista. Best of all, the track can be negotiated with surprising ease and is suitable […]

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