Rosa, Morris, Lena, Anna and Fred Maes enjoyed four chilly days on Taranaki Mounga

Jess Playford and Caitlin Sullivan were still smiling one hour from the end of the Nydia Track, Marlborough

​​Kiwi-Swissies Belinda, Vitus and Corina tramped the Mt Urchin – Waipakihi Hut – Umukarikari circuit and loved this view to Tongariro National Park

The Gilberd family overnighted at Waitawheta Hut in Kamai Mamaku Conservation Park. “We loved the Waitawheta Tramway hike so much we are going to take our Scout group there in December,” they said

Scott, Emily, Cameron, Megan, Liam and Eve (the greyhound) had a “fabulous” overnight tramp to Wharfedale Hut! “It was heaving and we’re glad we brought our tents,” said Megan

Kaye Hancox and Catherine Young clocked up some kilometres for their Walk1200km challenge at Lake Tekapo. “These boots are made for walking and walking we will go” says Kaye

Kate Gardner (13) enjoyed lunch while on a hunting trip near Opotiki with her dad

Thomas Hooks leapt a stream on a day trip to Lake Surprise, Tongariro National Park. His brother Harry awaits his turn

Ali Muhammad completed his first tramp when the Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club took him to Travers Shelter (A Frame Hut). “I really enjoyed the trip and learning about being safe in the outdoors,” he said

Alex, Olivia, Eleanor and Phil Tilby-Adams found an “awe inspiring view” from Parachute Rocks in Nelson Lakes National Park

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