Across
- Travel across terrain (8)
- Point where bush track branches into two (4)
- Leisurely stroll rather than wilderness tramp (6)
- Deep ravine formed by river in area with little rainfall (6)
- Involving strenuous activity (8)
- Argentine ____ – unwanted insects now found in parts of NZ (4)
- Narrow channel of sea linking two larger areas of sea (6)
- NZ’s Tiritiri Matangi nature reserve is one (6)
- Stinging insect that has become a pest in parts of NZ bush (4)
- This describes potentially dangerous outdoor activity (4-4)
- Spring from which river or stream flows (6)
- Jumped quickly and violently like wild horse (6)
- Bridal ____ Falls – common name for waterfalls (4)
- Large powerfully fast streams (8)
Down
- Live in primitive conditions in wilderness (5,2)
- Streaks of minerals in rocks (5)
- Set up sails on boat (3)
- Being exceptionally good at particular outdoor activity, eg (9)
- Small flittering bird seen in NZ bush (7)
- What birds do in bush at night (5)
- Natural drainage area where rainfall collects (9)
- Outdoor _____ – clothes for wilderness (7)
- Easy (requiring very little exertion and energy, maybe?) (2,5)
- How you are during solo bush experience (5)
- Act of checking out terrain or surroundings (5)
- Sand ___ – ridge in sea that is often exposed at low tide (3)
Hidden Solution: Modern phenomenon with impact on environment (7,6)
April’s hidden solution: Alpine sports