Read a brochure about the Cascade Saddle Route which links the West Matukituki and Dart Valleys via an alpine crossing. It is suitable for experienced trampers as a fine weather, summer route.
View a brochure describing walks around Dunedin's beaches, shrublands, forested valleys and tussocked hiltops.
View a brochure about the 58 km Gillespie Pass Track - an excellent 3-4-day circuit, with spectacular mountain scenery, alpine vegetation, and side trips to stunning alpine lakes. For experienced parties, not recommended during winter months.
View a brochure about tramping the Caples and Greenstone Valleys. The superb surroundings range from wide, open valleys with tussock flats to heavily forested areas.
Read a brochure about the Matatiaho Conservation Area, describing tramping, mountain biking and hunting opportunities in an alpine landscape between Lakes Wanaka and Hawea.
View a brochure about the West and East Matukituki Valleys, an hour's drive from Wanaka, where you can find enjoyable day-walks, as well as access to a number of demanding tramping and climbing routes in Mount Aspiring National Park.
View a brochure about the Motatapu Track. This demanding 34-km 3-4 day journey for experienced trampers crosses Motatapu and Soho Stations, passing through significant remnant beech/tawhai forest and golden tussocklands.
View a brochure describing access to the Rock and Pillar Range, one of Otago's most distinctive upland features; its summit ridge dominated by impressive schist tors or rocky pillars.
View a brochure about the Rees-Dart Track, a 4-5 day tramp through spectacular mountain scenery in Mount Aspiring National Park.
Read a brochure about the Rob Roy Valley Track, a day walk in the West Matukituki Valley with stunning alpine scenery.
View a brochure about Silver Peaks - a challenging backcountry tramping area less than 30 minutes drive from Dunedin city.
View a brochure about the outstanding range of walking experiences in the Wakatipu area - from mountain top experiences to lakeside strolls.
View a brochure about the many walks you can take along the Haast Highway in Mount Aspiring National Park. Walks range from five minutes to five hours.
Wanaka's stunning mountains, lakes and rivers are a spectacular place for recreation. This brochure describes the walking tracks in the area and activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, boating, and in winter, skiing or snowboarding.
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