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Two Tongariro huts added to DOC booking system
Waihohonu and Mangatepopo huts will no longer be first-in, first-served in the off-season. Starting from last week, all stays in either hut will need to be booked through DOC’s booking system for stays outside of the Great Walks season. Principal Ranger Jenny Hayward says it means trampers no longer need to carry a full tent […]

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Tongariro Northern Circuit huts no longer first-in, first-served during winter

Waihohonu and Mangatepopo huts in Tongariro National Park must now be booked year round. Previously the huts were available on a first come, first served basis during the off season.

Oturere Hut, one completed, will also be added to the booking system year-round.

Principal DOC ranger Jenny Hayward says it means trampers no longer need to carry a full tent and sl...


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Influencers now required to pay $100 to make content in Tasmania’s national parks
Social media content creators will need to pay $100 for the new ‘Enthusiast Business Licence’, which will enable them to go to Tasmanian national parks to gather content for which they receive payment. Payment includes endorsements, sponsorship, and being given accommodation and travel, equipment or clothing. The licence is for solo content creators who engage […]

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FMC condemns approval of hydro scheme in pristine West Coast river
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) is deeply disappointed by the Fast-Track Panel’s final decision to approve Westpower’s Hydro Scheme in the pristine, largely untouched Waitaha River. The decision comes just days after FMC, Forest & Bird, Greenpeace NZ, NZ Canyoning Association, Buller Tramping Club, and former Whitewater NZ President Kev England sent […]

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Thanks, BCT!

Kudos to the Back Country Trust for the superb new hut it has built on the Lewis Pass tops. Brass Monkey Hut is sited close to where the old dog box Brass Monkey Bivouac once stood, and is an altogether more attractive shelter.

The hut was financed by a bequest left by Jackie Winters and took 18 months to complete over seven site visits. As builder Matt Hewatt said, “Y...


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