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The Greenstone–Caples Track is well marked with towering peaks all around. Photo: Florine Potts|Angelus Hut is the mid-point of an epic loop in Nelson Lakes National Park. Photo: Neco Wieringa|The view from Mataketake Hut is just as epic as the view from Kepler’s Luxmore Hut. Photo: Zack Williams|The spectacular Rees–Dart is a mountain tramp equal to the Routeburn. Photo: Rachael Hockridge

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Although it’s frustrating that you missed out, don’t worry. There are some truly wonderful substitutes well worth your scroggin. The facilities might not be not as great, but that’s half the fun!  Here are a few Great Walk swaps.  Swap Tūātapere Hump Ridge Track for South Coast or Greenstone–Caples tracks The Tūātapere Hump Ridge offers coastline, […]
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