With views like this, it’s easy to see why the Greenstone is such an epic valley tramp. Photo: Danilo Hegg

Valley tramping at its finest

Classic Tracks, Features

Justin edits the Wilderness Daily newsletter and writes trips, gear and feature stories. He’s a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner.

By Justin Sprecher

The Greenstone–Caples Track is a low-effort, high-reward four-day circuit that provides grandstand views of some of Otago’s best scenery.

Sometimes an epic adventure is needed, one that pushes you to the max. Sometimes all that’s needed is an easy, straightforward tramp that doesn’t compromise on quality or leave you wrecked. For the latter, look no further than the Greenstone–Caples Track. The 61km circuit has just one sustained climb of 400m and only 2200m of […]

About the author

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.