Hutless in the north

December 2012

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December 2012

Kauritatahi hut, looked after by Thames Deerstalkers.
The upper North Island is often touted as the winterless north, but trampers from the area say that’s not the case and more backcountry huts are needed.  Leading a group of young Aucklanders through torrential rain and a biting southerly, outdoor instructor Emily Wood found herself wishing for a nearby hut. The group was in […]
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