DOCSLIB.ORG

100 Things to Do in Nelson Tasman

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
100 Things to Do in Nelson Tasman 100 Things to do in Nelson Tasman Adventure ZIP THROUGH THE TREETOPS range, or try the Dragon Hunt experience at Experience a 160m tandem or single zipline Archery Park in Cable Bay, where you’ll discover ride across the Buller River and walk the life-like targets nestled amongst one of New length of New Zealand’s longest swing bridge Zealand’s last remaining ancient virgin forests. at the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure & Heritage Park. Or you could head to Cable WHARF JUMP Bay Adventure Park and strap in for one of Be like the locals and go wharf jumping in the world’s longest fl ying fox experiences – Mapua, the perfect way to cool off after a day a scenic, adrenaline-fuelled ride above the or weekend spent browsing the boutique forest canopy. shops, galleries, icecream stalls, wine bar, brewery and eateries in the area. HAVE SOME WHITEWATER FUN Murchison is the whitewater capital of New HANG ABOUT AT PAYNE’S FORD Zealand, so whilst you’re there you may as Payne’s Ford is New Zealand’s premier well indulge in some water-based adventures. limestone sport climbing destination, just Feel the thrill as you jetboat through the pink minutes from the Takaka River in Golden Bay. granite canyons of the Buller Gorge, or ride Adventurers will fi nd over 200 bolted routes the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. along the limestone crags and walls, ranging from cruisy climbs to gnarly roof grunts. Cool FREEFALL FROM 20,000FT off with a swim in the river afterwards. Experience the ultimate thrill of skydiving from 20,000ft – one of the highest in New Zealand. HAVE FUN IN THE SNOW If the adrenaline rush from up to 90 seconds The winter months transform the alpine of freefall isn’t enough, the scenery over the village of St Arnaud into a winter wonderland, North and South Islands, three national parks and the nearby Rainbow Ski Field is the perfect and the golden coastline sure will be. place to indulge in some snow adventures. Ski, snowboard or toboggan to your heart’s TRY ARCHERY content and enjoy the picturesque views over Have a go with a bow and arrow at an archery the Nelson Lakes National Park. 2 SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA USING @NELSONTASMANNZ OR #NELSONTASMAN National Parks TOUR THE ABEL TASMAN SLEEP BY THE OCEAN Treat yourself to an experience unlike any Spend a night amongst nature in the Abel other on a guided tour along the spectacular Tasman National Park to enjoy glowworms golden coastline of the Abel Tasman National at Anchorage and Awaroa, phosphorescence Park. Paddle by kayak or waka, hop aboard (if you’re lucky) and a dawn chorus. Let the a scenic cruise or sailing catamaran, get up waves lull you to sleep aboard a private boat close to the coast on a water taxi, take a hike charter, pitch a tent at one of the beachfront or do any combination of these. However you campsites, settle in for the night at a DOC hut choose to explore, you’ll get to see golden or enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep at one of the beaches, pristine lagoons, stunning islands, spectacular lodges located along the Abel lush native forest and intriguing wildlife along Tasman Coast Track. the way. CROSS FALLS RIVER SEE THE ABEL TASMAN ROCK STARS Take a walk across a 40m long swingbridge in Be amazed by the natural beauty of the Abel the Abel Tasman National Park to admire the Tasman National Park and discover some of views of Falls River. As you cross the bridge its most iconic rock stars. From the renowned that is nestled between Torrent Bay and Bark Split Apple Rock to the elephant shaped rock Bay, you’ll often see kayakers or water taxis at Anchorage, the sea-carved archway at 20m below, experiencing the breath-taking Tonga Quarry or the majestic rock stacks at beauty of the river on a scenic tour – make Anapai Bay. Most of the Abel Tasman’s natural sure to give them a wave! attractions can be reached by boat, kayak or foot. GO CANYONING Feel the adrenaline as you explore dry VISIT THE PEOPLE’S BEACH canyons in the Kahurangi National Park or Dig your toes into the sand at Awaroa Beach, slide, jump, abseil or zipline down pristine enjoy lunch at the lodge, stay overnight in the waterfalls in the Abel Tasman National Park. midst of the Abel Tasman National Park or See the beauty nestled behind the golden roll up your trousers and hike across the tidal beaches as you explore the crystal pools, estuary. Awaroa Beach was purchased by the amazing waterfalls and lush rainforest, ending public in a crowdfunding campaign and is the day’s adventures by sliding down a natural now referred to as ‘the peoples beach’. waterslide into Cleopatras Pools. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT NELSONTASMAN.NZ OR GO TO THE LOCAL I-SITE FOR ADVICE & BOOKINGS 3 REACH THE TOP OF MOUNT ARTHUR ENJOY THE LAKESIDE Challenge yourself to a day hike to reach the Take a walk around Lake Rotoiti or Lake highest peak in the Kahurangi National Park. Rotoroa, explore the lake by water taxi or hire At 1795m, the journey to the top of Mount a canoe, kayak or rowboat to paddle around Arthur crosses vast tablelands, tussocky ridges the water’s edge. The 40m Whisky Falls at and rocky outcrops and offers breathtaking Lake Rotoiti are well worth a visit and can be views from the summit. accessed by foot or water. HAVE A LORD OF THE RINGS JUMP OFF THE JETTY EXPERIENCE Walk the length of the famous Lake Rotoiti Step into another world and experience jetty – a great spot for stargazing and Middle Earth here in Nelson Tasman. Visit sightseeing all year round - or take the plunge some of the iconic Lord of the Rings film off the edge into the glacial carved lake during locations, take a swim at Salisbury Falls in the warmer months. See if you can spot some Golden Bay, indulge in a scenic flight to Mount of the black swans, trout or eels that gather Owen and Mount Olympus in the Kahurangi around the jetty or venture further afield to National Park or browse the studio workshop see what other wildlife you can find. at Jens Hansen in Nelson City to see the famous One Ring. TICK OFF A GREAT WALK Nelson Tasman is home to two of New CLIMB MOUNT ROBERT Zealand’s Great Walks. The Heaphy Track See the glacial carved lakes of the Nelson is a challenging multi-day hike traversing Lakes National Park from above with a day hike the diverse and rugged landscapes of the along the Mount Robert Circuit. You’ll ascend Kahurangi National Park, whilst the Abel the side of the mountain and get to enjoy Tasman Coast Track is an easier trek that picturesque 360 degree views from the top follows a pristine golden coastline and can over the pristine waters of Lake Rotoiti. Loop easily be broken up into a half-day, full-day or back around or continue your hike deeper into multi-day experience. the national park towards Lake Angelus. SPOT SOME WILDLIFE SEE THE WORLD’S CLEAREST LAKE Wildlife abounds in Nelson Tasman’s three Tick the eighth natural wonder of the national parks. Take a scenic tour to see the world off your bucket list and visit Lake seals at Adele and Tonga Islands in the Abel Rotomairewhenua, also known as Blue Lake. Tasman National Park, see if you can spot The world’s clearest lake is nestled in the the illusive South Island takahē at Gouland depths of the Nelson Lakes National Park Downs in the Kahurangi National Park or and can be accessed via a side trip from the listen for the chorus of birdsong as you stroll Travers-Sabine Circuit or seen from the sky on around Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes a scenic helicopter trip. If hiking for 4-7 days National Park. Remember to keep a safe isn’t your thing, take a water taxi across to distance from all wildlife and do not disturb Sabine Hut to shave a few days off the trip. their natural habitat. 4 SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA USING @NELSONTASMANNZ OR #NELSONTASMAN Ge ing Active GO FOR A BIKE RIDE PADDLE AROUND A network of cycle trails run from the city Hire a paddleboard or giant SUP at Tahunanui through to the bay, perfect for scenic morning Beach to explore Fifeshire Rock, Haulashore rides and afternoon adventures. Hire a bike Island and the historic Boulder Bank, or take and take a leisurely ride along the Railway your board and venture up the Maitai River to Reserve, show off your skills at the Saxton enjoy some riverside dining. Velodrome, explore some of the countryside on two wheels, or tick off a Great Ride as you KAYAK THE COASTLINE experience everything on off er along the Great Explore Nelson Tasman’s spectacular ocean Taste Trail. environment, visit off shore islands, spot wildlife, discover hidden bays or paddle GO MOUNTAIN BIKING through sea caves and archways. There are As one of only six regions in the world rated guided and self guided options across Golden Gold by the IMBA, it’s no surprise that a vast Bay, Abel Tasman, Tahunanui and Cable Bay. range of parks, tracks and trails can be found around the place, suitable for all levels. From GO FOR A WALK the stunning scenery of the Kaiteriteri MTB From short riverside strolls to challenging hikes Park to the native beech trails at wairoa gorge, over tussocked mountain ranges, beautiful the accessible alpine route of the Coppermine coastal walks to day treks around spectacular Trail to the ruggedly beautiful multi-day trail glacial lakes, Nelson Tasman is abundant with along the Heaphy Track, Nelson Tasman is opportunities for people of all ages and abilities truly mountain biking paradise.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • September-2016.Pdf
    ADVERTISING AND PRODUCTION PLACING AN ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for advertising in the Grapevine—you help us cover the cost of producing and delivering this free commu- nity newsletter each month. The deadline for each issue is the 15th of the month. Please email your print - ready ad to — [email protected] or provide paper based, print- ready copy to the Upper Moutere Store. The following prices apply for advertising: ∞ Births, marriages, deaths and giveaway notices: free ∞ Business card size advertisement: $12 ∞ 1/4 page advertisement: $25 ∞ 1/2 page advertisement: $50 ∞ Full page advertisement: $95 (if space available). Please deposit payment (and identify it with your name) to our account: NBS 03 1354 0229034 16. Sending us editorial items We warmly welcome editorial contributions to the Grapevine from all residents in the Moutere and Tasman regions. You make the newsletter an interesting read! There is no cost to having your articles published but if you are telling the community about a commercial or fundraising venture, we do appreciate a small donation to help us cover our costs—see above for bank details. Archived coloured copies of the Grapevine are available at www.mouterehills.org.nz\community\the-grapevine courtesy of the Moutere Hills Community Centre Staff. Grapevine circulation is 1300 copies. This issue has been constructed by volunteers: Miriam Lynch, Tanya Doty, Bever- ley Sellers, Sharon Beuke, Avril Stephens and Heather Egg- ers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the volun- tary editors and no responsibility is taken! RECREATION RECREATION The Social Group Meets at the Sunday School Hall (Upper Moutere Lutheran Church) on Thursday afternoons at 1.30pm each fortnight.
    [Show full text]
  • Moutere Gravels
    LAND USE ON THE MOUTERE GRAVELS, I\TELSON, AND THE DilPORTANOE OF PHYSIC.AL AND EOONMIC FACTORS IN DEVJt~LOPHTG THE F'T:?ESE:NT PATTERN. THESIS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS ( Honours ) GEOGRAPHY UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND 1953 H. B. BOURNE-WEBB.- - TABLE OF CONTENTS. CRAFTER 1. INTRODUCTION. Page i. Terminology. Location. Maps. General Description. CH.AFTER 11. HISTORY OF LAND USE. Page 1. Natural Vegetation 1840. Land use in 1860. Land use in 1905. Land use in 1915. Land use in 1930. CHA.PrER 111. PRESENT DAY LAND USE. Page 17. Intensively farmed areas. Forestry in the region. Reversion in the region. CHA.PrER l V. A NOTE ON TEE GEOLOGY OF THE REGION Page 48. Geological History. Composition of the gravels. Structure and surface forms. Slope. Effect on land use. CHA.mm v. CLIMATE OF THE REGION. Page 55. Effect on land use. CRAFTER Vl. SOILS ON Tlffi: MGm'ERE GRAVELS. Page 59. Soil.tYJDes. Effect on land use. CHAPrER Vll. ECONOMIC FACTORS WrIICH HAVE INFLUENCED TEE LAND USE PATTERN. Page 66. ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS. ~- After page. l. Location. ii. 2. Natu.ral Vegetation. i2. 3. Land use in 1905. 6. Land use regions and generalized land use. 5. Terraces and sub-regions at Motupiko. 27a. 6. Slope Map. Folder at back. 7. Rainfall Distribution. 55. 8. Soils. 59. PLATES. Page. 1. Lower Moutere 20. 2. Tapawera. 29. 3. View of Orcharding Arf;;a. 34a. 4. Contoured Orchard. 37. 5. Reversion and Orchards. 38a. 6. Golden Downs State Forest. 39a. 7. Japanese Larch. 40a. B.
    [Show full text]
  • New Zealand 16 Marlborough Nelson Chapter
    ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd Marlborough & Nelson Why Go? Marlborough Region ....400 For many travellers, Marlborough and Nelson will be their Picton ........................... 400 introduction to what South Islanders refer to as the ‘Main- Marlborough Sounds ...404 land’. Having left windy Wellington, and made a white- Queen Charlotte Track ...407 knuckled crossing of Cook Strait, folk are often surprised to fi nd the sun shining and the temperature up to 10 degrees Kenepuru & Pelorus Sounds.............409 warmer. Good pals, these two neighbouring regions have much Blenheim ........................411 in common beyond an amenable climate: both boast re- Kaikoura ........................ 416 nowned coastal holiday spots, particularly the Marlborough Nelson ...........................423 Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park. There are two other Nelson Lakes national parks (Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes) and more National Park ................430 mountain ranges than you can poke a stick at. Motueka ........................432 And so it follows that these two regions have an abun- Motueka to Abel dance of luscious produce: summer cherries for a starter, Tasman ..........................435 but most famously the grapes that work their way into the Golden Bay ....................440 wineglasses of the world’s fi nest restaurants. Keep your pen- Kahurangi National knife and picnic set at the ready. Park ...............................444 When to Go? Best Places to Eat The forecast is good: Marlborough and Nelson soak up some » Green Dolphin (p 422 ) of New Zealand’s sunniest weather. January and February are the warmest months, with daytime temperatures aver- » Wither Hills (p 414 ) aging 22°C; July is the coldest, averaging 12°C. It’s wetter » Hopgood’s (p 428 ) and more windswept the closer you get to Farewell Spit and » Sans Souci Inn (p 442 ) the West Coast.
    [Show full text]
  • The Nelson-Marlborough Region
    SCIENCE & RESEARCH SERIES NO.43 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: THE NELSON-MARLBOROUGH REGION by Aidan J. Challis Published by Head Office, Department of Conservation, P O Box 10-420, Wellington, New Zealand ISSN 0113-3713 ISBN 0-478-01334-5 © 1991, Department of Conservation National Library of New Zealand Cataloguing-in-Publication data Challis, Aidan J. (Aidan John), 1948- Archaeological research and management strategy : the Nelson-Marlborough Region / by Aidan J. Challis. Wellington, N.Z. : Head Office, Dept. of Conservation, c1991. 1 v. (Science & research series, 0113-3713 ; no. 43) Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-478-01334-5 1. Historic sites--New Zealand--Nelson-Marlborough Region— Conservation and restoration. 2. Excavations (Archaeology)— New Zealand--Nelson-Marlborough Region. 3. Maori (New Zealand people)--New Zealand--Nelson-Marlborough Region--Antiquities. 4. Nelson-Marlborough Region (N.Z.)--Antiquities. I. New Zealand.Dept. of Conservation. II. Title. III. Series: Science & research series ; no. 43. 363.6909935 Keywords: archaeological zones, Golden Bay, Granite Coast, Mineral Belt, Motueka River, Moutere Hills, site management, site protection, site significance, Clarence, D'Urville, Hundalee, Inland Marlborough, Kaikoura, Nelson, North-West Nelson, Richmond, Sounds, Wairau, NZMS260/P25, NZMS260/P26, NZMS260/N27, NZMS260/N25, NZMS260/M25, NZMS260/N26, NZMS262/9, NZMS260/O28 CONTENTS ABSTRACT 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 THE PROGRESS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2 3 SUMMARY SYNTHESIS OF PRE-EUROPEAN
    [Show full text]
  • Feasibility of Restoring Tasman Bay Mussel Beds
    Feasibility of restoring Tasman Bay mussel beds Prepared for Nelson City Council May 2012 29 June 2012 11.52 a.m. Authors/Contributors : Sean Handley Stephen Brown For any information regarding this report please contact: Sean Handley Marine Ecologist Nelson Marine Ecology and Aquaculture +64-3-548 1715 [email protected] National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd 217 Akersten Street, Port Nelson PO Box 893 Nelson 7040 New Zealand Phone +64-3-548 1715 Fax +64-3-548 1716 NIWA Client Report No: NEL2012-013 Report date: May 2012 NIWA Project: ELF12243 © All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or copied in any form without the permission of the copyright owner(s). Such permission is only to be given in accordance with the terms of the client’s contract with NIWA. This copyright extends to all forms of copying and any storage of material in any kind of information retrieval system. Whilst NIWA has used all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate, NIWA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the completeness of the information contained herein, or that it will be suitable for any purpose(s) other than those specifically contemplated during the Project or agreed by NIWA and the Client. 29 June 2012 11.52 a.m. Contents Executive summary .............................................................................................................. 5 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • For More Information on the Abel Tasman National Park Please Visit: Wild About New Zealand Travel Information Web Site
    WILD ABOUT NEW ZEALAND - ABEL TASMAN & NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK EPISODE GUIDE TO 10/9/13 Episode Two: Abel Tasman – Nelson Lakes National Park, Wild About New Zealand Series. Aired: Tuesday, September 10th, 8.30 on TV ONE By Gus Roxburgh The Wild About New Zealand Episode guides provide a simple overview for viewers on planning a trip to the National Park featured in the TV series. What can you visit? What is easily accessible? What needs more planning and preparation? Plus top tips on things to do in and around the National Parks. The guides are written by series presenter, Gus Roxburgh who spent 18 months on adventures – both big and small, in all our National Parks featured in the series. The information is designed to get New Zealanders to move from the inspiration of the TV series to action - and head out to explore our world renowned National Parks. Gus is presenter of the TV series, Wild About New Zealand, and principal author of the book of the series being published by Random House in October 2013 Content developed with Nelson and Tasman Regional Tourism Office, Department of Conservation and Jasons Travel Media. For more information on the Abel Tasman National Park please visit: Wild About New Zealand Travel Information Web Site: www.wildaboutnewzealand.co.nz 1 | P a g e Wild About New Zealand Episode Guide WILD ABOUT NEW ZEALAND - ABEL TASMAN & NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK EPISODE GUIDE TO 10/9/13 Episode Guide Sections : i. Essential Travel Information incl. Why You Should Visit, What is So Special, Getting There & 5 Top Things to Do ii.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Tasman Rotoiti Nelson Lakes Report(PDF, 203
    EPA Report: Verified Source: Pestlink Operational Report for Possum, Ship rat Control in the Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes BfoB 08 Nov 2014 - 08 Dec 2014 8/05/2015 Department of Conservation Nelson Lakes Contents 1. Operation Summary ............................................................................................................. 2 2. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 TREATMENT AREA ....................................................................................................... 4 2.2 MANAGEMENT HISTORY ........................................................................................... 8 3 Outcomes and Targets ......................................................................................................... 8 3.1 CONSERVATION OUTCOMES ................................................................................... 8 3.2 TARGETS ........................................................................................................................ 8 3.2.1 Result Targets .......................................................................................................... 8 3.2.2 Outcome Targets ..................................................................................................... 9 4 Consultation, Consents & Notifications ............................................................................. 9 4.1 CONSULTATION .........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • No 11, 21 February 1922
    'liumb. 11. 495 SUPPLEMENT TO :THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1922. 1Jublisgtb b~ :lutgori:ty. WELLINGTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1922. The New Electaral Districts for Ike Nprt1,, Island. Mangakahia Survey District ; thence by the north-eastern Iboundary of the Manngaru Block to the forest reserves [L.!1.] JELLICOE, Governor-General. lying to the eouth-west of the road forming the south-western A PROCLAMATION. boundaries of flections 11, 2, and 1, Block XV, Mangakahia Survey District ; thence by the south-western bounda,ry of "\ XTHEREAS the North Island Representa,tion Commis• the reserve lying to the south-west of the road forming the V \ si.on, appointed undr.r the provisions of the .Legis­ south-western boundaries of Sections 11 and 10, Block X, la.tnro Act, 1908, have made their report to me under th,tlr of the 11aid Mangakahia Survey District ; thence by the · hands and seals, setting forth the names and boundaries of north-eastern boundary of the forest reserve lying to the t 1•e el~P-toral rlistrkw for the North Island, fixed by them in south-west and south of Sections 9 and 8A of the said Block X accordance with the LegisJ,.tur, Act, 1908: of the said Mangakahia Survey District to the north:eastern Now, therefore, in pursuance and exercise of the power and boundary of Section"l3, Te Karaka Block; thence along the authority vested in me hy the twenty-second section of the north-eastern boundary of the said Section 13, the north­ Legislature Act, 1908, I, John :Rushworth, Viscount Jdllicoe, eastern and north-western boundaries of Section 12, the north­ Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, do hereby eastern and north-western boundaries of Section 10, the north.
    [Show full text]
  • Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill
    Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill Government Bill Explanatory note General policy statement This Bill gives effect to the deeds of settlement in which the Crown and Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Te Ātiawa o Te Waka- a-Māui, and Ngati Toa Rangatira agree to the final settlement of the historical claims of those iwi. It is intended to divide the Bill at the committee of the whole House stage so that— • Parts 1 to 3 become the Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, and Rangitāne o Wairau Claims Settlement Bill: • Parts 4 to 7 become the Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, and Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Claims Settle- ment Bill: • Parts 8 to 10 become the Ngati Toa Rangatira Claims Settle- ment Bill: • Part 11 becomes the Haka Ka Mate Attribution Bill. Parts 1 to 3—Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, and Rangitāne o Wairau Claims Settlement Bill Parts 1 to 3 give effect to the deeds of settlement of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, and Rangitāne o Wairau. 123—1 2 Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill Explanatory note Parts 4 to 7—Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, and Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Claims Settlement Bill Parts 4 to 7 give effect to the deeds of settlement of Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, and Te Ātiawa o Te Waka- a-Māui.
    [Show full text]
  • Dump Station in New Zealand a Guide for Motor Home Users Motor Home Users
    FINDING A DUMP STATION IN NEW ZEALAND A GUIDE FOR MOTOR HOME USERS MOTOR HOME USERS Be responsible when emptying your motor home toilet and waste water – always use a designated dump station. It’s better for New Zealand’s environment and our health. Play your part and help look after our environment. You can find your nearest dump station by using this guide, and looking for the blue symbol. DUMP STATIONS AT HOLIDAY PARKS Dump stations at holiday parks are for guests only. There may be a charge at some holiday parks for use by non-guests. Key DOC Department of Conservation Mt Mount RD Rural Delivery SH State Highway For extra information visit the Ministry of Tourism’s website www.tourism.govt.nz 1. NORTHLAND Haruru Falls, ‘Panorama’ Old Wharf Road, Haruru Falls The Park Top 10 Ninety Mile Beach Ninety Mile Beach, Kaitaia, Twin Pines Tourist Park 18 km north, Kaitaia, Uri ramp Puketona Road, Haruru Falls, Paihia Bay of Islands Holiday Park Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park Lily Pond, Puketona Road, Paihia 17 Whatuwhiwhi Road, Kaitaia Beachside Holiday Park Wagener Holiday Park Paihia-Opua Road, Paihia Houhora Heads, Kaitaia Russell Top 10 Holiday Park Kaitaia Public Dump Station Long Beach Road, Russell Located behind Community Centre, junction of Mathews Ave and SH!, Waitangi Holiday Park Kaitaia 21 Tahuna Road, Waitangi Mangonui Public Dump Station Oakura Motels & Caravan Park Beach Road, next to public toilets, Te Kapua Street, Oakura Bay 400km from SH10, Kaitaia Kawakawa Public Dump Station Norfolk Campervan Park Waimio Street, off SH!,
    [Show full text]
  • Nelson Tramping Club High Mis-Adventure
    Nelson Tramping Club December 2018 Newsletter of the NELSON TRAMPING CLUB Founded 1934, Nelson, New Zealand www.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz EDITORIAL COMMENT that you never do a multi-day, off-track, solo High mis-Adventure tramp on a long weekend in the Tasman region during summer afternoons. Especially if you’re a Did you realise that you are living in a hot spot for man aged 50–64, like myself. tramping fatalities? The Tasman region is the second most dangerous in NZ, according to MSC’s recent What shall I do, to avoid becoming a statistic? report, A Walk In The Park. Short of swapping my boots for a set of golf clubs … or doing DOC’s great walks on Google Diving into the scary statistics, it’s a miracle I am Earth … I will need to relocate to Northland, still standing. For starters, I do lots of solo tramping, where there’s little chance of falling off anything (a necessary evil of being a semi-pro landscape higher than a sand dune. I’ll need to join a photographer). Of the 57 trampers who perished group that does mid-week day walks in winter. during the past decade, 21 were men alone. Oh, and I’ll require a sex-change. “Solo trampers (that’s me) … were disproportionately Ray Salisbury high among men (me) tramping in the Tasman Area Idioter (me again).” Indeed, of the 10 local fatalities from 2007-2017… • 80% were male • 70% were tramping solo • 70% of these tragedies occurred during December and February • 35% of local trampers involved in SAR call-outs were aged 50–64 • Nearly 60% of deaths happened on multi-day expeditions From this analysis, it appears I have a target on my back; the proverbial clock is ticking; I gamble with my limbs or my life each time I lace up my boots.
    [Show full text]
  • St James Conservation Area Brochure
    St James Conservation Area NORTH CANTERBURY Track grades Easy tramping track Hanmer Springs Moderate day or multi-day tramping/ The alpine spa resort town of Hanmer Springs is hiking the main gateway to the St James Conservation Track generally well formed, may be steep Area. rough or muddy Suitable for people with moderate fitness For complete information on accommodation, and some backcountry/remote area bike hire, transport and other Hanmer Springs experience visitor services, visit the website Track has signs, poles or markers. www.visithanmersprings.co.nz Major stream and river crossings are or contact the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor bridged Centre on 0800 442 663. Light tramping/hiking boots required Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/ hiking Contact us: Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough For gate combination details, concessions, or muddy sections hunting permits and other information contact: Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high-level backcountry skills DOC – Rangiora Office and experience, including navigation and 32 River Road, RANGIORA survival skills required 03 313 0820 Track has markers, poles or rock cairns 8.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday Expect unbridged stream and river [email protected] crossings Tramping/hiking boots required Route For information on bike hire, transport and other Challenging overnight tramping/hiking accommodation go to: www.visithurunui.co.nz Track unformed and natural, may be rough and very steep Suitable for people with above-average fitness. High-level backcountry skills and Map backgrounds: Geographx experience, including navigation and All photos, unless otherwise credited, are copyright DOC.
    [Show full text]