Poor weather has prevented contractors from flying materials into Oturere, delaying construction on the much-anticipated new hut. The hut and the campsite will now open for bookings from 18 December 2026. Visitors with affected bookings will be emailed directly by DOC and given the opportunity to change their booking or receive a full refund. However, […]
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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.
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