Rakiura National Park

Gog, Magog and the Tin Range – Rakiura National Park

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Date: 25 Dec 2011 - 1 Jan 2012.
Trip type: Tramp (MF).
Location: Rakiura National Park.
Author: Tony Gazley.
Trampers: Megan Sety, Illona Keenan, Kate Cushing, Tony Gazley.

On the Tin Range Rakiura National Park

Gog, Magog and the Tin Range – Rakiura National Park A tramping trip from Gog and Magog back to Oban via the Tin Range in Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island. For more photos go to www.tararuaphotos.com

A gentle amble along the Rakiura coastline

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Date: 13-21 October 2023.
Trip type: Tramp (M).
Location: Rakiura / Stewart Island.
Author: All / Photos: All.
Trampers: Anna, Leo, Murray, Mon, Lynsey, Anne (leader).

Kiwi sightings: 9Number of huts bagged: 16Number of days: 8Number of days with wet boots: also 8Distance: 117 kmElevation gain: over 6,500m – a very undulating track! A Rakiura haiku: The mud is everywhere. Bog-a-licious, soggy mud. No coffee cart here. Friday 13 October Landing in Mason Bay8km of local exploring, 2h Boarding a tiny … Read more

Tin Range: Disappointment and Delight

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Date: Christmas break 2018/2019.
Trip type: Private.
Location: Tin Range, Stewart Island.
Author: Beccy D.
Trampers: Gareth and Beccy.

This was not a WTMC trip but I thought the notes might be generally helpful to other WTMC members. We researched this trip thoroughly as the first two days do not have any maintained tracks. It is some of the most remote tramping you can do in New Zealand, and, whilst not all that high, … Read more