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  • Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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    • Tasman River, New Zealand

      Climb Mt. Wakefield

      4.0
      3 mi / 4593.2 ft gain
      The route begins on Tasman Valley Road right after it crosses over the Hooker River heading towards the Tasman Valley. Right after the bridge at Hooker corner there will be a small cutoff on the left side (as you head towards the Tasman). This gravel cutoff is where the trail starts up Mt. Wakefi...
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    • Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

      Rock Climb at Unwin Crag

      5.0
      Getting to the Unwin Crag can be more of an adventure than the rock climb itself. You can park at the Unwin Lodge or at the car park at the bottom of the crag. From the lodge you walk towards the Mount Cook Village and you can easily see the 2 small rock faces just above the bush on the left hand...
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    • Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

      Hike the Mount John Walkway

      From the lakefront, walk left until you reach the trailhead. It takes around 1-1.5 hours to walk it at an average pace. The track is on privately owned land, so expect for sheep to be nearby at all times.You can mountain bike the trail if you wish to. The trail varies from long, drawn out section...
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    • Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

      Visit Mt. John Observatory

      This is a 1032m peak with amazing scenery is surrounded by the beautiful Lake Tekapo. Keep in mind that it gets very windy the higher you go. There is an entry fee for vehicles and tours of the observatory are available. 
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    • Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand

      Hike to the Summit of Mt Sunday

      4.0
      2.2 mi / 328.1 ft gain
      From the car park follow an old road track / stream bed until it narrows into a scenic walking track. Cross the swing bridge and ascend the south side of the mountain to its picturesque summit. Alpine views abound in all directions. It's easy to see why it was selected as a LOTR set location.This...
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    • Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand

      Backpack MacPherson Creek to Lake Barra

      5.0
      7.5 mi / 5249.3 ft gain
      If you’re ready for an advanced challenge to suit any adventurous spirit and have the skills to navigate complicated terrain then the narrow MacPherson Creek drainage on the fringes of Mount Aspiring National Park may grab your interest. Diving in from the MacPherson Creek bridge on the Haast Roa...
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