The Dart Track in its natural state near Cattle Flat (left) and where it has been upgraded between Sandy Bluff and Chinamans Bluff. Photo: Stephen Keach
The extensive track network in New Zealand allows opportunities for people to develop skills and confidence by tackling gradually more difficult tracks, so why is DOC taming one of the best intermediate tracks? By Stephen Keach Earlier this year I had the opportunity to revisit the Rees-Dart Track in Mt Aspiring National Park to see […]
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