Tag: tramping NZ
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Adventuring with my daughter
Late June: My middle daughter Rose came home from Otago for mid-year break, we planned to go on a tramp together. Over the years we’ve done a lot of family tramping, starting when the kids were really small. We were very lucky to have a father-in-law who’s a very keen outdoor person who would often…
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North of Dundas, Back Again
A three-day Tararua loop from Holdsworth via Tarn Ridge and the Valleys — long days, small decisions, and a return to the mountains.
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Podcast about adventuring in the Tararua
I discovered this fun podcast about adventuring in the Tararua. Jerry and I have a chat about the Tararua S-K. Have a listen
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A Wild Night on South King: A Tararua Tops Adventure
The Tararua Range offers an experience of beauty and challenge, as illustrated by a recent overnight hike. Starting from Holdsworth Road End, the journey involved a steady climb and unpredictable weather. Despite initial discomfort, the views from the peaks were breathtaking, making the effort worthwhile for all participants.
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Dragon Chasers
My friends Peter and Mary asked if I would take them across the Dragon’s Teeth High Route we travelled a couple of years ago………. Peter and Bruce were planning to meet Mary and I at Adelaide Tarn so we could traverse the high section together. Unfortunately, Bruce had to turn back due to a health…