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Briar

I have grown up in a tramping family, and have climbed the five highest peaks in the North Island (most of them several times).
Most of my tramping is done in Auckland's Waitakere ranges due to proximity, but my favourite trips have been in the South Island.

I am also a keen trail runner and multisporter. 2011 New Zealand U20 Trail Running Champ and one of the youngest people to run the Hillary Trail in a day.

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Omanawanui Track

½ day. Easy. One way.

Omanawanui is the best track in the whole of the Waitakere Ranges with fantastic views of the Manukau Harbour and Auckland City, Awhitu Peninsula, and Whatipu Beach. Almost never gets muddy underfoot. More ▶

Mueller Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.

Mueller hut is surrounded by Mt. Cook and other 3000m peaks, making it a scenic place to stay. In summer numerous icefalls can be seen and heard tumbling down to the Mueller glacier below. There are two bunk rooms plus ... More ▶

Cape Brett Track

1 – 2 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.

The seven distinctive peaks that mark Cape Brett’s spine are said to represent the seven waka that landed at Cape Brett around 700 years ago. The 16.5 kilometre track follows the peaks from Oke Bay in Rawhiti and ends at ... More ▶

Cape Brett Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 23.

The old lighthouse keeper's cottage has been converted into a fairly spacious DOC hut. More ▶

Mt. Hikurangi Hut

Standard Hut (Private). Capacity: 8.

A very rustic hut situated on the slopes of Mt. Hikurangi which sleeps 6-10 people. Pretty chilly in cold weather even with the stove going full blast. More ▶

Syme Hut

Standard Hut (DOC).

Situated on top of Fantham's Peak, on the southern side of Mt. Egmont More ▶

Member since	23 February 200823 February 2008
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