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Your trips, your pix, January 2023

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Cousins James, Patrick, Wyatt and Holly had a “very wet” overnight adventure to Te Whare Okioki Hut in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park.

Cousins James, Patrick, Wyatt and Holly had a “very wet” overnight adventure to Te Whare Okioki Hut in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park.

Michael Syben proposed to Jane Thompson while walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Jane said yes!

Michael Syben proposed to Jane Thompson while walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Jane said yes!

Neal Sales completed the Tarn Hut – Youngman Stream hut circuit. His one word report: “Knackered.”

Neal Sales completed the Tarn Hut – Youngman Stream hut circuit. His one word report: “Knackered.”

Craig and Dee Owers relaxed at Holyoake Clearing on the Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park.

Craig and Dee Owers relaxed at Holyoake Clearing on the Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park.

Dave Bunn and Jade, Antony and Debbie Pettinger spent the night at Slip Flat Hut on the Greenstone-Caples Track.

Dave Bunn and Jade, Antony and Debbie Pettinger spent the night at Slip Flat Hut on the Greenstone-Caples Track.

Tobie-Antoine and Emilia Liebert visited Lake Daniell and Kōhanga Atawhai-Manson Nicholls Hut. “It’s a great family hike with so many beautiful features and a wonderful destination,” said dad Robert.

Tobie-Antoine and Emilia Liebert visited Lake Daniell and Kōhanga Atawhai-Manson Nicholls Hut. “It’s a great family hike with so many beautiful features and a wonderful destination,” said dad Robert.

Tim Hillsamer walked to Cedar flat Hut on a rare fine weekend on the West Coast.

Tim Hillsamer walked to Cedar flat Hut on a rare fine weekend on the West Coast.

Lynne Kroening investigated an old lime kiln in Kakahu Bush Scenic Reserve near Geraldine while adding 8km to her Walk1200km tally.

Lynne Kroening investigated an old lime kiln in Kakahu Bush Scenic Reserve near Geraldine while adding 8km to her Walk1200km tally.

Leon Jiang climbed Peak Hill. “It’s one of Canterbury’s best day trips,” said his tramping partner Anna.

Leon Jiang climbed Peak Hill. “It’s one of Canterbury’s best day trips,” said his tramping partner Anna.

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