New Zealand Tramping

TRAMPING 9:03AM
Bear Hunt on NZ Topo Map Some light entertainment based on the popular lockdown Bear Hunt... By Gavin Harriss
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TRAMPING 5:21PM
Mackenzie legacy endures on New Zealand's Routeburn Track SOUTHLAND — Walking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island is a dream for many -- but for some it is a family legacy. By Southern Public Relations
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TRAMPING 3:07PM
Ultimate Hikes opens bookings for 2013-14 with a new season deal The Great Walks season is in full swing, and Ultimate Hikes, exclusive operator of multi-day guided walks on the Milford, Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks, has opened up bookings for 2013-14 with a great new season deal. By Ultimate Hikes
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TRAMPING 5:15PM
Otago Highlanders hike the Greenstone Track OTAGO — The Otago Highlanders took some time out from pre-season training over the weekend and hiked into the Greenstone Track for a few days of ‘R&R’ and team building. By Southern Public Relations
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TRAMPING 3:20PM
Mystery and history at Pukeiti TARANAKI — Nature fans, history buffs and lovers of magic places will be catered for during a free guided walk at Pukeiti on Sunday (3 February). By Taranaki Regional Council
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TRAMPING 3:01PM
Explore rata, rimu and Rivendell at Regional Park WELLINGTON — You don’t need to book – just turn up to a free, guided walk on Saturday 26 January at Kaitoke Regional Park, home of Rivendell, a rainforest, and a host of engineering marvels. By Greater Wellington Regional Council
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TRAMPING 6:18PM
Blind group on Milford Track 'an inspiration' to other trampers MILFORD — A group of Japanese trampers on the world-renowned Milford Track have proved 'an inspiration' to others on the Great Walk - - with six of them ranging from partially to totally blind. By Ultimate Hikes
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TRAMPING 11:41PM
Christmas Pressie Hunt on NZ Topo Map By Gavin Harriss
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TRAMPING 8:12PM
Ultimate Hikes walking season kicks off By Southern Public Relations
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TRAMPING 3:30PM
Mountain Safety Council recommends Tongariro trampers plan and prepare for a safe trip By New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
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TRAMPING 12:23PM
Hiking New Zealand and Active Earth merge so everyone can take a hike Hiking New Zealand Ltd and Active Earth New Zealand Ltd are now the one company, operating hiking tours that cater for people who want to see the 'real New Zealand.'  "This means that Hiking New Zealand now has 35 years experience and we are operating the length and breadth of New Zealand.
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TRAMPING 2:07PM
Trampers urged to leave written intentions before heading outdoor says Mountain Safety Council After four days and nights alone and lost in the Hunua Ranges, the Mountain Safety Council is thankful that 39 year old Ronnie Fong has been found alive and in reasonably good condition by Search and Rescue teams.
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TRAMPING 2:06PM
Recent tramping and hunting incidents prompt Mountain Safety Council to remind outdoor enthusiasts to plan and prepare well before heading outdoors Three outdoor incidents last weekend demonstrated how following the Outdoor Safety Code and planning a trip well, before leaving home, have produced positive results for those involved.
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TRAMPING 11:48AM
Mum's advice pays dividend for rescued tramper AUCKLAND CITY — A 21-year-old Auckland tramper suffering from hypothermia has been rescued in the Nelson region after setting off the emergency locator beacon his mother insisted he carry.
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TRAMPING 5:34PM
Lake Hayes Track Closure QUEENSTOWN — A portion of the Lake Hayes Track will be closed on Wednesday 9 May to allow repair work to be done on a sewer main.
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TRAMPING 1:18PM
Waitakere Ranges track closures AUCKLAND — From 1 July, Auckland Council will be closing 13 "kauri protection zones" in Waitakere Ranges Regional Park to protect kauri from kauri dieback.
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TRAMPING 8:05PM
Plan and prepare well for your Easter tramping or hunting trip, says the Mountain Safety Council On the Kiwi tramping calendar, the long Easter weekend is eagerly anticipated as it provides the opportunity to undertake an extended multiday trip and really get into the great NZ bush with friends and family.
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TRAMPING 4:38PM
STUMP THE HUMP TUATAPERE — The second annual Stump the Hump will take place on 3 February 2012.
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TRAMPING 3:11PM
New Section to Te Araroa Walkway TE ARAROA — Te Araroa - the long pathway - runs from Cape Reinga to Bluff and is the brainchild of writer Geoff Chapple.
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TRAMPING 8:15PM
Four deaths in four days a shocking start to summer, says New Zealand Mountain Safety Council The deaths of four people in four days in the outdoors is a shocking start to the summer season says New Zealand Mountain Safety Council Chief Executive Darryl Carpenter.
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TRAMPING 12:41PM
Improved Safety System for Outdoor Users DOC is joining other outdoor recreation organisations in reminding people heading into the backcountry to make sure they tell someone where they are going and when they expect to be back.
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TRAMPING 1:39PM
National Walkway Opens at Weekend A New Zealand-long walking trail conceived 35 years ago will open on Saturday.
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