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Emerald Lakes Freed Of Weed
» Tongariro Alpine Crossing’s unique Ngarotopounamu Emerald Lakes are once more shimmering blue and green after being cleared of an invasive weed. For years the lakes’ shores and shallows have been smothered by the invasive Juncus bulbosus, a native
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Viewing the Aurora Australis
The New Zealand wilderness often has a soundtrack to accompany the magnificence: crashing waves on a rugged coastline, melodic birdsong in native bush or the wind in tussocks. There are also times when a symphonic soundtrack would be appropriate but
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Consider the Heaphy
Settled weather, quieter huts and fewer sandflies – what’s not to like about winter tramping? When high mountain trails turn to ice and avalanche terrain, it’s time to seek out the plethora of lower-level tracks in Aotearoa. Like the Heaphy Track. It