Tramp the Lakehead Track from St Arnaud to Lakehead Hut (or if time is pressing, take a much quicker water taxi). From Lakehead Hut, continue on up the Travers River Valley to John Tait Hut. Tracks in this area are well-maintained and easy to follow. From John Tait Hut, things get a bit more difficult. […]
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