Hakatere Conservation Park

Cameron to Ashburton circuit – an alpine tramping trip.

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Date: January 2024.
Trip type: Alpine tramping (F).
Location: Hakatere Conservation Area.
Author: Tony G.
Trampers: Emily Shrosbree, Illona Keenan, Sarah Fisher, Mathew Denys, Tony Gazley.

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Cameron to Ashburton circuit – an alpine tramping trip. A 4 day alpine tramping loop trip through spectacular mountain scenery including the Ashburton Glacier For another alpine tramping trip go to Ball Pass – a nice alpine day walk For a further alpine tramping trip go to Stumpy Stream

Stumpy Stream – a winter tramp in the Hakatere Conservation Area

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Date: 14 -18 September, 2022.
Trip type: Winter tramp (F).
Location: Hakatere Conservation Park.
Author: Matt Conway.
Trampers: Matt C, Tony G.

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Stumpy Stream a winter tramp in the Hakatere Conservation Park A 5 day winter hiking loop trip through the Hakatere Conservation Park and a climb to the summit of Mt Potts Since moving to Christchurch at the beginning of the year the Hakatere Conservation Park between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers has become one of my … Read more

Mt Potts and Dogs Range – frozen boots and bobsleds

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Date: 13 June 2023 - 16 June 2023.
Trip type: Private - M.
Location: Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury.
Author: Sarah F.
Trampers: Matt Conway and Sarah Fisher.

Mt Potts and Dogs Range – frozen boots and bobsleds ‘The good news is that we have found your luggage. The bad news is that it’s still in Wellington.’ Uh oh. I’m now at Christchurch Airport after a 6:30am flight trying to figure out where my gear has gone. I now have no alpine gear … Read more