Great Walking in Comfort

Gary maps the newest NZ Great Walk – the Hump Ridge Track

Gary Patterson

I have been waiting seven years to walk this walk. The wait began when the government put out a call for suggestions for the 11th NZ Great Walk. I had my hopes set on the Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island. It was shortlisted. Who wouldn’t want an island getaway that close to a major city, home for half of us Kiwis? However, as it turned out the choice for the new Great Walk was closer to my home in the Deep South. The Hump Ridge Track was finally picked. It was a nice surprise to me for a few reasons; the Hump Ridge Track was already established, the huts to be used were existing lodges, and the possibility of a hot shower and meal sounded like a winning formula…

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