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Mount Grey is the prominent foothill visible to the west as you drive through Amberley. Maukatere ("floating mountain") in Maori, it does indeed seem to float when mist or burn-off smoke sits on the plains.
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The Port Hills are a distinctive feature of the
Christchurch skyline, being part of the extinct Lyttelton Volcano.
Although largely cleared of natural vegetation by past burning,
pockets remain, and substantial revegetation work has been
undertaken. Walking is exposed to sun and wind, and ...
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2 days. Easy-medium. One way. Updated 19 October 200519 October 2005.
Leading around the back of Mount Somers, an ancient volcano, this track explores a fascinating landscape with handsome grasslands and sweeping views.
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Kaikoura is becoming the place to visit in New Zealand for marine wildlife encounters. The town is situated at the base of the Kaikoura Peninsula, with its scalloped limestone coastline providing breeding grounds for the New Zealand fur seal as ...
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With a brief climb onto the Lewis Tops, the layout of the Lewis Pass landscape becomes much clearer. There's an outstanding panorama of
the surrounding peaks, and precipitous views all the way down to the rivers sparkling along the valley ...
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½ day or less. Easy. Return via same track. Created 24 May 200324 May 2003.
Following the edge of the Rakaia Gorge, this track crosses volcanic lava flows and provides panoramic views of the river and the Canterbury Plains.
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Until the Summit Road over Evans Pass was completed in
1857, the Bridle Path was the only route available to Canterbury
settlers travelling from Lyttelton Harbour over the Port Hills.
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This fine weather route links easier walking in the Dart
and Matukituki Valleys, with the eastern end of the route at
Aspiring Hut by the Matukituki River West Branch and the western
end at Dart Hut on the Dart Track.
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½ day or less. Easy-medium. Return via same track. Updated 23 March 200623 March 2006.
An easy walk onto tops in the Canterbury foothills, with panoramic views of Pegasus Bay, Banks Peninsula, the Puketeraki Range, and North Canterbury. -Note: The gate on Cramptons Bush Rd may be locked, check with NZ Private Fire Forest Security ...
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Founded in 1934, the Nelson Tramping Club is based near some of the finest tramping opportunities in New Zealand. Our club conducts an active, year-round programme of trips for members of diverse interests and abilities. Non-members are welcome to join ...
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8. Created 8 October 20058 October 2005.
Situated in Tarn Saddle with great views east to the Kaikoura Peninsula and west to the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains. Recently renovated 8 bunk hut with stove, rain-water tank, toilet and indoor-outdoor flow ;) Outdoor seat overlooking Kaikoura.
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