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24th November 2020
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Have you tried The Routeburn Track?

Story | The Routeburn Track is a popular 33km tramp over the main divide, which takes approximately three days to complete. The alpine section of this ‘Great Walk’ will take...
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24th November 2020
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Have you tried The Kepler Track?

Story | The Kepler track is a 60km loop that takes you alongside glistening alpine lakes, through dense beech forest and up into a spectacular alpine environment.
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24th November 2020
2min

Have you tried The Ben Lomond Track?

Story | The Ben Lomond Track, a 6-8 hour return trip, is a challenging day walk that takes you from downtown Queenstown to the summit of Ben Lomond. The track’s...
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24th November 2020
2min

Have you tried Robert Ridge Route?

Story | At the northern end of Nelson Lakes National Park lies the start of one of the most popular overnight tramps, Robert Ridge Route. This track traverse’s alpine terrain,...
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24th November 2020
2min

Have you tried The Mount Taranaki Summit Route?

Story | One of the most challenging tracks in the Egmont National Park, the summit route takes you high above the clouds for a truly breath-taking view. The Taranaki Summit...
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23rd November 2020
3min

Outdoor safety messaging accolades goes to MSC

Story | Safety messaging isn’t always sexy, but our small team here at the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has proven it can be done having recently wrapped up a busy...
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23rd November 2020
3min

Have you tried The Tongariro Alpine Crossing?

Story | The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the most incredible day hikes in the world. Although beautiful, it can be dangerous if you are not fully prepared to...
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20th November 2020
2min

What can be learned from a climbing tragedy?

Story | The unfortunate deaths of Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand in Fiordland. Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand were youthful, energetic and experienced climbers who tragically died while doing the...
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20th November 2020
3min

A new safety code for land-based outdoor recreation

Story | The New Zealand summer is fast approaching and it’s said to be one of the busiest summers in the outdoors, even with borders closed to international travellers.
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