Memorable walks

December 2024

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Every walk can be memorable, but some more so than others. We asked Walk1200km participants to share one walk they’ll never forget, and the answers included wildlife encounters, epic life-list trips and a realisation that they are up to the challenge. Milford magic My very first tramp was the Milford Track 29 years ago. I […]

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