It has taken three years, but the new via ferrata rock-climbing route on Tākaka Hill – the vision of a group of keen Nelson volunteers – is open. Via ferrata – ‘iron way’ in Italian – is a rock-climbing route with a series of iron steps and a fixed steel rope that climbers attach to […]
About the author
Samantha Mythen
Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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