Southern Main Range

5-bar Tararua tramping

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Some people, particularly trampers, rejoice when heading into our wilderness while others have a fearful attitude towards these areas that they believe should be completely avoided—for they are places that they consider are hideous, desolate and uncomfortable—where people suffer and sometimes die. However, nowadays it seems that many of those who do actually want to … Read more

Southern Main range

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Date: 21-23 March 2014.
Trip type: Fit.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Alistair Young.
Trampers: Mike McGavin (photographer), Andy McDonagh, Shay Bendall, Alistair Young (leader).

It had been five years since I’d last been to Maungahuka, so I signed up to lead the southern main range, a physically demanding trip which takes you across the tops between Bridge peak and Crawford. Friday night: Tramped to Field hut. Saturday: We arose with some hunters at 5:30 am and were away by … Read more