Warnings for future of high country tracks

July 2018

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July 2018

The farmers at Rees Valley Station say the increasing number of trampers is having a big impact. Photo: Eli Duke/Creative Commons
Privatising tracks, withdrawing access or capping tourist numbers are all being put forward as solutions to a growing infrastructure deficit at high country tramping spots. Rising above the shore of Lake Tekapo, Mt John boasts the kind of scenery you might expect on a Tourism New Zealand promotional video. The Mt John Walkway follows the […]
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