A wrap of the biggest stories and best writing about the outdoors from New Zealand and around the world. The Department of Conservation (DOC) says that huts on the Great Walks are booked at over 93 per cent capacity this summer. But for trampers who have been dragging their feet, there’s still a chance to […]
About the author
Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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