Walkshorts, April 2012

April 2012

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April 2012

Tongariro National Park's popularity leads many to underestimate its steep terrain, alpine location and changeable weather. Photo: Rosino via Flickr
Rescues up in Tongariro National Park It’s been a busy summer for search and rescue crews in Tongariro National Park with 13 operations conducted over the busy summer months. Three rescues were made in a single afternoon in February. National Park police constable Aaron Owen told Wilderness the 13 rescues this summer compares to just […]

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