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Healey Creek Hut, West Coast

September 20, 2024

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October 2024

Paulette Birchfield

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Paulette Birchfield

Paulette is a born and bred West Coaster and recent tramping convert who gets into the wild at every opportunity.

Paulette Birchfield

By Paulette Birchfield

A rugged climb to a tussock bench with spectacular views over the frontal ranges of the West Coast. By Paulette Birchfield From the car park head south-east along a short section of track that skirts a bluff, then follow track markers 2.5km up farmed river flats. The route passes the privately owned historic Mikonui Flat […]

Paulette Birchfield

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Paulette Birchfield

Paulette Birchfield is an engineer and a born and bred (West) Coaster. She was an ultra-runner and multisporter for many years before taking up tramping. Along with her adventurous friends, she gets out into the wilds of the West Coast at every opportunity.

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