NZ's Rees-Dart Track reopens
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NZ's Rees-Dart Track reopens
For those interested:
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queens...-track-reopens
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queens...-track-reopens
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I've heard it's wonderful track. Wish I had the knees for it. Here's another walking area that'll be opening up near Lake Hawea:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/8987...buyer-approval
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/8987...buyer-approval
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I did the Invincible Mine track on my last trip when I stayed at Kinloch Lodge but I don't recall that it was worthwhile.
One that I liked was the Lake Sylvan one..nice and flat with soft ground...
One that I liked was the Lake Sylvan one..nice and flat with soft ground...
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I wrote in that year's trip report:
"The Invincible Mine Track was a knee killer, but there’s no denying the spectacular views of the Rees Valley and Mt Earnslaw from the top. We continued walking past the mine and down to the river before turning back (three hours, 4.4 miles return)."
Sometimes once is enough though.
"The Invincible Mine Track was a knee killer, but there’s no denying the spectacular views of the Rees Valley and Mt Earnslaw from the top. We continued walking past the mine and down to the river before turning back (three hours, 4.4 miles return)."
Sometimes once is enough though.
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The new owner of the immense property at Lake Hawea that will be required to grant track access has been revealed as US broadcaster Matt Lauer:
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka...hes-going-rich
mlgb, I like Lake Sylvan track, too. I half expect elves to emerge from the forest (that's laden with moss-covered felled logs). It's also easy on the knees, as you said, "nice and flat." Lots of birds, including South Island Robin and Mohua (more easily heard than seen). It's understandably popular.
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka...hes-going-rich
mlgb, I like Lake Sylvan track, too. I half expect elves to emerge from the forest (that's laden with moss-covered felled logs). It's also easy on the knees, as you said, "nice and flat." Lots of birds, including South Island Robin and Mohua (more easily heard than seen). It's understandably popular.
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