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Northern Crossing (Tararua Range)
The Northern Crossing is a Tramping in New Zealand, tramping track in New Zealand's Tararua Range. The track is approximately long and typically takes between three and five days to complete. The crossing is suitable only for experienced trampers. From west to east, the track starts near Levin, New Zealand, Levin. The entrance is from the Poads Road end carpark, over farmland for 1 km into bush entering the Tararua Forest Park. Then either uphill by Gable End Ridge track or (if favourable weather conditions allow and the river level is low. Note that river levels can change quickly) up the Ohau River to South Ohau Hut and then the steep uphill Yeates 500 track, to Te Matawai Hut (900m). Then continue eastward over Pukematawai (1438m), Arete (1505m) and nearby Arete Biv (shelter) then southward along the ridge and via Waiohine Pinnacles (1400m), Tarn Ridge Hut to Girdlestone (1546m). From Girdlestone the eastward exit is: 1) continue south via Adkin 1460m, The Three Kings (Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tramping In New Zealand
Tramping, known elsewhere as backpacking, rambling, hill walking or bushwalking, is a popular activity in New Zealand. Tramping is defined as a recreational activity involving walking over rough country. Trampers often carry a backpack and wet-weather gear, and may also carry equipment for cooking and sleeping. History Alpine climbing has been a recreational activity from the early days of European settlement, and possibly earlier. From the 1950s tracks, huts and bridges were built in the forested areas of New Zealand to support hunters culling introduced deer species which had become a threat to the biodiversity of New Zealand. As tramping became popular these facilities were increasingly used by trampers. In later years tramping has become popular for both local and foreign tourists. Tramping clubs were formed in many towns, cities and universities with regular trips being organised. The clubs sometimes own a bus to transport club members to the tracks. Tramping tracks A n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
