Kerry Ann McCorry hiked up Mt Oxford in Canterbury with Claire Humphries. “After a two-hour ascent through the clouds to get to the sunshine, we had spectacular views of the Southern Alps,” Claire said.

Justin and Leah Wyatt knocked off the northern section of the Hakarimata Walkway as part of Te Araroa. “There were lots of roots and some mud along the way, with some opportunities to see the Waikato awa, and starting and finishing with lots of stairs,” said Leah.

Daniel Hobbs, Adam Hobbs, Jamie McPherson and Liam McPherson headed into Kahurangi National Park and spent the night at Ellis Basin Hut.

Jacqui Hickman and Gill Smith (pictured) had a look inside the original Waihohonu Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. “We both enjoyed this Great Walk, although it was quite cold camping,” said Jacqui.

It was a double celebration for Katie Cloughley when she had her 82nd birthday at her 100th DOC hut, Mason Bay Hut, on Stewart Island. Happy birthday, Katie!

Amy, 3 months, went with mum Heather Jenke and grandma Sue Davidson along the coast to Kahurangi Keepers House.

Colin McIntyre, 11, enjoyed the vista from The Pinnacles in the Coromandel with his family.

William Matthews and son Josh went for a short tramp along the Southern Access Corridor in the Kaimanawas to try out their new tent. “It was great to be able to camp where we wanted rather than aiming for a hut,” said William. Josh made his first fire to keep warm.

Paul Lysaght, Geoff Norman, Chris Ward, Stu Bruce and Paul Bradshaw stopped at Huxley Forks Hut en route to Broderick Pass.

Kylie Gilbert was also on Stewart Island, tramping the North West Circuit. “Being short definitely made the low grovels easier,” she said. Photo: Kylie Gilbert