Tramping Photos 1

New Zealand is a beautiful country and offers some tremendous tramping.  Look at these photos and see for yourself.

The links below will take you to an index of the photos for that trip. Clicking on the thumbprint will display a larger version of the photo.

Gordons Pyramid

Our first attempt on Gordons Pyramid in the Mt Arthur area was frustrated by very strong cold southerly wind. Enough to blow you over. We went back in good weather and enjoyed a pleasant trip. From the Pyramid we dropped down Gridiron Creek to Cloustons Mine, the Gridiron rock shelter and back to Flora Saddle - March 2009.

Lake Chalice-Rintoul-Old Man

This trip started with a climb of Mt Patriarch then dropping down to Lake Chalice we carried on to Old Man Hut via the Goulter River. From here we climbed Little Mt Rintoul then went on to Old Man Peak and back to the Lake by Chalice Knob - March 2009.

1000 Acre Plateau

This intriguing area includes the 1000 Acre and 100 Acre Plateaux. Located in the southern part of Kahurangi National Park is well worth a visit. Both plateaux are surronded by high cliffs - March 2009.

Mount Owen

Mount Owen is a fascinating limestone area in Kahurangi National Park. This time cloud covered the tops so we aim to return in good weather - February 2009.

Upper Cobb & Lake Sylvester

Rafting in the Upper Cobb while waiting for the weather to improve - it didn't! So we went to Lake Sylvester above the Cobb Dam - February 2009.

Adelaide Tarn

We made a return visit to the delightful Adelaide Tarn in Kahurangi National Park. Our route this time was via the Anatoki River and Yuletide Peak to the Tarn then out by Boulder Lake - February 2009.

Mount Holdsworth

This was a delightful day on Mount Holdsworth in the eastern Tararua Ranges. Fresh snow made for some great views and photos which were taken on my cellphone - August 2008. We repeated this trip on a lovely winters day in June 2009

Otehake Wilderness Area

During Easter we tramped in the Otehake Wilderness Area. The trip starts in the Edwards Valley and crosses over Taruahuna Pass, Falling Mountain and into the west branch of the Otehake River. This rugged area is a good test of map reading and track finding skills - April 2008. View the Google Map of the route.

Mt Cook and Mueller Hut

A walk up the Hooker Valley and a climb up to Mueller Hut at Mt Cook during April 2008.

Mistake Creek and U Pass

Mistake Creek in the Eglington Valley leads to U Pass and down into Hut Creek. The climb up the Mistake Creek waterfall was rather interesting! - March 2008.

Dore Pass to Glade House

Dore Pass goes from the Eglinton Valley across to the head of Lake Te Anau. It is a trip we tried the year before but were turned back by fresh snow above the bushline. There are great views of the head of the Lake Te Anau. - March 2008.

Rafting the Pyke River

Starting in Milford Sound we caught the plane into the Lower Hollyford valley. A short walk walk to Martins Bay hut then on round the coast the next day to Big Bay. From here we walked inland to join the Pyke River and started pack rafting down the Pyke. We crossed Lake Wilmot and carried on to the Olivine Hut for the night. Next day we rafted further down the river before crossing Lake Alabaster. We stayed the night at the Alabaster Hut then tramped out the Hollyford track for the last two days. - March 2008. View the Google Map of the route.