Great Walks at tipping point

April 2016

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April 2016

The Routeburn Track and other Great Walks are bringing tourists in their droves to Fiordland – and is it any wonder with views like this? CREDIT: Cindy McMurtrie
With tourism at an all-time high, and expected to keep rising, how long can Fiordland’s track facilities hold out before a major overhaul is needed? Matthew Pike finds out In January, a group of trampers from Wakatipu Tramping Club decided to take a trip to Lake Wilson. It’s a fabulous location, overlooking Lake Harris where […]
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