In the steps of ghosts past

October 2013

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October 2013

Crossing the suicide slips, Mokihinui Gorge. Photo: Jonathan Kennett
As the Old Ghost Road tramping route opens, Lisa Hankey investigates how the historic gold route in northern Buller has been revitalised Tucked away in the rugged foothills of the Lyell Range, life is being breathed into an historic gold route. An intrepid group of track builders and volunteers are refurbishing and connecting two old […]
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