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RE: Tramping in mid September Suggestions

by yarmoss 29 May 2012

Personally I think you will be out of luck for the Fiordland Great Walks... September is too early in the season. You wont be able to…
Re: Tramping in mid September Suggestions

by DECronk 29 May 2012

I think I've narrowed it down to these 3: 1. Routeburn Track: http://tinyurl.com/6teqmwl 2. Milford Track: http://tinyurl.com/6mkb8lu…
Re: milford sound hiking

by EyeonFIordland 14 May 2012

Hi Many of the links to the Fiordland parks & recreation pages of the DOC website have changed. The new link to the Milford Track page…
Re: Buget for year

by neverwinter 18 April 2012

sounds good - you should be fine as long as you are sensible regarding the partying, eating out and 'activities'. Cook for yourself most…
RE: crossing South Island (east to west) - mid-April

by vcinbc 02 April 2012

Thanks all for the very helpful feedback. Milford Sound will fall by the wayside, partly because I hiked Milford Track at age 23 and…
RE: 1 week driving South Island (arrive/depart Chch)

by neverwinter 31 March 2012

wrong airport for 7 days, really - they should go in and out of Queenstown. why a camper? Are they actually camping? Should be ok in…
Re: winter trip to nz next july

by nimou74 24 March 2012

Hello, Have you eventually done what you were planning to do ? We are going to NZ next Winter, in July like you did . We'll stay about…
Re: Travelling and Tramping NZ March-May 2012

by backpackblogger 28 February 2012

Hey there - just answered a personal message about this topic for a person whose only plans were an already booked Milford walk (which…
RE: Milford Track - Best time to walk

by syarq 14 February 2012

Cheers!
Re: Milford Track - Best time to walk

by ultimatehikes 13 February 2012

hi - The walking season starts on 1st November to mid April. November and April can be cooller, but the beauty of the Milford Track and…
Milford Track - Best time to walk

by syarq 12 February 2012

Hi, I'm planning to walk the Milford Track but have not quite decided on the timing. When would be the best time to do the walk - Novembe…
RE: 1 month south island itinerary advise

by kereru 04 February 2012

This is not the simplest itinerary as it has a lot of backtracking, but it too late now as I imagine you have all your bookings in place.…
RE: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by kereru 04 February 2012

I disagree with a couple of the points made above - first you CAN do the first day of the Milford Track by yourself, but you need to get…
Re: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by neverwinter 02 February 2012

as others point out, while there is a company offering day hikes on the Milford Track it's not worth it. For the Routeburn, stay at Kinlo…
Re: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by aninfinitesummer 02 February 2012

Danordeigo was pretty much spot on - something to add though... MILFORD TRACK: The Milford Track is by reservation only and takes quite…
Re: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by aninfinitesummer 02 February 2012

Danordeigo was pretty much spot on - something to add though... MILFORD TRACK: The Milford Track is by reservation only and takes quite…
RE: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by danordiego 02 February 2012

Hello, The Routeburn is not a circuit, but you start at point A, and end at point B. The start (or end depending on how you look at it)…
Re: Seeking feedback on my itinerary for New Zealand

by whike501 23 January 2012

Definitely book your milford track trip. It books out quickly. But an amazing walk - not to be missed. And I agree with comment above.…
Seeking feedback on my itinerary for New Zealand

by charlesg 22 January 2012

I am planning a 3 week trip to New Zealand for the late Summer. Here is the itinerary I put together for the trip. Day 1 and 2 spend…
Re: Gillespie/Rabbit Pass Trek info

by kiwibecs 28 December 2011

Hi Ben, I dont know anything about the specific trip you are planning, but if it is around the Aspiring National Park, then the book…
Re: Two weeks hiking near Queenstown and Mt. aspiring

by schistosomiasis 15 December 2011

Many, many thanks to everyone for their replies. This is all very useful information. The Gillespie hike sounds good but I'm not keen…
RE: Two weeks hiking near Queenstown and Mt. aspiring

by yarmoss 14 December 2011

Routeburn shelter to Harris Saddle without a pack can be easily done in 4 hours. Add 20 minutes for the climb to the top of Conical Hill.…
Two weeks hiking near Queenstown and Mt. aspiring

by schistosomiasis 14 December 2011

Please critique this plan, I'm coming from Phoenix AZ. Don't want to carry stuff for overnight hikes, mostly day hikes. Consider myself…
Re: Marlborough Sound or Lewis Pass/Hammer Springs?

by neverwinter 07 December 2011

Busy for 10 days but let's see what can be done. Remember your weather is not guaranteed, especially not on the west coast. Christchurch…
Re: Feedback for South Island trip this week.

by neverwinter 04 December 2011

looks good. December 10: Queenstown to Te Anau December 11: Explore Te Anau, prepare for Milford Track - you can do a warm up walk on…