Milford Tramping

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.

The Tokyo and Kyoto hikers with tour group leader Shigeru Onoda (at left) and Ultimate Hikes guides Ant Wilkins, Hisaaki Tanaka and Marco Wilkins. Not present was guide Sam Wilkins.

Top of the Mackinnon Pass on the Routeburn Track.

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