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Lilybank roadend Tekapo to Camp stream Hut
Wednesday 27 December – Beautiful sunny walk on the “Two Thumbs Track” from the Lilybank Road/Richmond Trailhead to the historic Camp stream Hut. Continue reading
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Twizel to Lake Tekapo by bicycle
Sunday 24 December -Long 55km but easy bicycle ride from Twizel to Tekapo. Am having a few days relaxation by the lake – intending to start hiking again 27 December. Continue reading
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Lake Ōhau to Twizel on bike
Saturday 23 December – Cycled on the A2O Alps to Ocean trail from Lake Ōhau to Twizel. Continue reading
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Tin Hut to Birchwood Road (hitch to Lake Ōhau Lodge)
Friday 22 December – Half zero day…. Walked 10km from Tin Hut to Birchwood Road and hitchhiked to Lake Ōhau Lodge. Within 5 minutes of reaching Birchwood Road a car had pulled over to offer me a lift. They took… Continue reading
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Lake Hāwea to Stodys Hut via Breast Hill Track
Tuesday 19 December – Joyful, wonderful day walking up up up above Lake Hāwea along the Breast Hill Track. The views were awesome. My photos do not do them justice. Continue reading
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Top Timaru Hut to Tin Hut
Thursday 21 December – Much easier walk today. Decided to stay at Tin Hut rather than pushing on to Ahuriri River and camping. Spent the afternoon splashing in the stream and sunbathing. Wonderful! Continue reading
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Stodys Hut to Top Timaru Hut
Wednesday 20 December – Another long day with almost half the time not moving. Lots of narrow slippy tracks above the river had me moving very slowly, carefully and fearfully! That said – I still enjoyed the walk. It was… Continue reading
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Wānaka to Lake Hāwea
Monday 18 December – I cycled around Lake Wānaka, Clutha River, and Hāwea River to “The Camp” at Lake Hāwea. So much fun! I hired the bike from Wanaka Bike Tours https://wanakabiketours.co.nz/. They were super helpful – I highly recommend… Continue reading
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Fern Burn Hut to Wānaka
Sunday 17 December – Easy walk down from Fern Burn Hut through beech forest along the true right of the Fern Burn (creek). Lots of cascades and waterfalls. Over a bit of grassy farmland / conservation area to the Fern… Continue reading
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Roses Hut to Fern Burn Hut
Saturday 16 December – Long day with 3 big hills and great views! Walked from Roses Hut over two hills to get to Highland Creek Hut. Had a late lunch – early dinner – and walked the third hill to… Continue reading
Meredith Te Araroa Te Waipounamu 