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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content"><channel><title>EveryTrail Feed</title><description/><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:12:20 -0200</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:12:20 -0200</pubDate><image><url>http://www.everytrail.com/images/everytrail-logo.png</url><title>EveryTrail</title><link>http://www.everytrail.com</link><description>GPS travel community, geotagging, geotagged photos, Google Maps, GPS tracks, waypoints, coordinates</description><width>144</width><height>41</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[Invincible Mine Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &quot;Invinvible Mine Track&quot; is a steep but overly beautiful little secret close to Glenorchy/Queenstown. The track takes about 3-4 hours return - depending on how much time you spend admiring the views into the Rees Valley and examining the rusty but still well preserved remains of the old gear like the 7m waterwheel, the row of berdans, the mine entrance, etc.To get to the track, you have to drive north from Glenorchy and turn left onto a gravel road that leads you 9 kilometres through private farmland and through two shallow fords. You can park just before the second ford since the track starts immediately afterwards. <br><img src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7253/7715578214_d42620a255_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8429/7715579190_69e75794f9_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8427/7715429834_fb6c4473c2_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8285/7715581140_16d042ef93_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1704459</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1704459</link><pubDate>Sun, 5 Aug 2012 04:50:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaphy Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heaphy Track is one of the Great Walks. What makes it so interesting
 is the variety of scenery you are about to see on your 3 to 6 day hike:
 Bush, mountains, streams and waterfalls, caves, tussock plains, ocean 
and beaches with palm trees and wonderfully blue water. We have never 
encountered such a variety before.This tramp was part of out 10 year anniversary holidays. We were limited in time by the restrictions of the shuttle service - otherwise, we would have spent at least one more day on the track, maybe even two days at Heaphy Hut. <br><img src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7023/6611290101_735215d424_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7015/6611290985_266a70e9d2_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7009/6611291791_3a933170c4_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7153/6611292385_471f8ef49f_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1402905</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1402905</link><pubDate>Sun, 1 Jan 2012 05:19:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiritiri Matangi Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiritiri Matangi Island is a bird sanctuary about 3km off the coast of Whangaparaoa North of Auckland. With the help of many volunteers over several years, the island has turned from an ugly sheep paddock to an island full of diverse bush and coastal areas with an abundance of birdlife that cannot be observed anywhere else in New Zealand.A ferry takes you over either from Auckland Harbour or from Gulf Harbour. Then you can either explore the island yourself along the many walkways. Or you invest another $5 and book a guided tour which is well worth the money. The guides are very knowledgeable and can point out birds that would otherwise stay hidden in the bush, unnoticed by you. <br><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5895685658_972a929e4c_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5930879725_5511203c9a_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5931436766_51035cc33c_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5931437024_59b68d15fd_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1168770</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1168770</link><pubDate>Sat, 2 Jul 2011 20:41:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson Lakes - Travers-Sabine Circuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was our longest tramp ever, stretching us beyond our experiences from  the Routeburn-Greenstone Track: Nine days along the Travers-Sabine Circuit in Nelson Lakes Regional Park, including a side-trip to Blue Lake.Nine days is a rather long time for this track. If you are willing to skip huts on the way (and it should be possible for those who are reasonably fit and do not stop every 2m to admire the landscape, animals, waterfalls, avalanch-paths, creeks, streams, trees, mountains, etc.), you could do it in less time. But be warned: You might miss out on details that reveal themselves only to those who bring some time to stop and listen or watch.Our first day was hell with the backpacks full to the brim with our food, and we probably would have quit, if it weren't for Alan, a great volunteer hut warden whom we met at Lakeside Hut, our first station. He reminded us of the typical tramping phenomenon: On the first day, it is hell as your body has to get used to carrying lots of stuff. On the second day, you get used to it. On the third day, you're &quot;humming along&quot;. And so it was.The terrain is sometimes easy and straight, sometimes demanding with lots of roots, numerous smaller climbs and descends, and sometimes hard when you have to fight your way through windfall or non-existing parts of the track that the river has claimed. Travers Saddle is an alpine region, so you might encounter rain, fog, and snow even in Summer. When in doubt, it is better to stay in the hut.All in all, this track has immediately positioned itself on the first place in our top-ten list of tramping tracks. We can recommend it highly, but you should be well prepared to get the most out of it. <br><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5468538019_081e2c39cf_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439042-Flickr-022.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439110-Flickr-021.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/2439104-Flickr-020.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=979087</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=979087</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:37:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pouakai Circuit II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our second visit to this incredible circuit. This time, the swingbridge near the visitor centre was back in place and we were able to complete the circle. In addition, the weather was wonderful and offered some rare photography opportunities. But see for yourself... <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/4513086163_2e28b3c455_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4513729660_b60ee9a4d0_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/4513729956_f47b56460b_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/4513088711_32c538a358_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=571958</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=571958</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:05:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pouakai Circuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Originally, we had planned to complete the Pouakai Circuit in an
anticlockwise manner. Sadly, an important swingbridge at the end of the
circuit had been swept away and, according to DOC members, had not been
replaced yet. So on the third day, we went all the way back (omitting
the very steep section along &quot;The Puffer&quot;, which we took on our way
in). Later we learned, that the swingbridge would have been in place
(bummer), although not being certified yet.Weatherwise, this trip
offered everything in rapid succession: Pure sunshine and being
immersed in rain clouds just 10 minutes later. But what do you expect
of New Zealand weather - especially in alpine conditions? <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4291855222_531fd1e280_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4291858766_f8af45259f_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4291859944_0ebe626ba7_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4291121929_12aac695f3_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=475068</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=475068</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:01:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Waikaremoana Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[We got&amp;nbsp;the tip from the local guides of Lake Waikaremoana that walking anticlockwise is supposed to be the better option. You start easy for the first two days, then you climb the 600m up to Panekire Bluff and get rewarded with an awesome view.And awesome it was. Together with a friend of ours, we drove down into the Te Urewera National park, spent one night at Lake Waikaremoana Lodge and were brought to the track starting point via water taxi the next morning.We did not at all experience the bad weather and downpours that our friends back in Auckland were suffering from. Instead, we got sunburn.We also discovered the reason why the people of the local Maori iwi (tribe) Ngāi Tūhoe are also called Nga Tamariki o te Kohu - &quot;the children of the mist&quot;. <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3985961386_aa9862be62_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/3985975386_3f5f298fef_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://images.everytrail.com/pics/thumbnail/662032-DSC42407.JPG"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3985983054_65b03e24f6_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=381087</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=381087</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 06:01:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Routeburn/Greenstone Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[After our Holidays in 2005, this was the first time since then that we were able to come back to the South Island. Kathrin had planned for months for the 10 days we would spend there - and walking the Routburn/Greenstone Track was one part of all that preparation.The Routeburn Track is one of the Great Walks in New Zealand, and thus the huts along the way are not only big but also well equipped with flush toilets, gas cookers and other nice gadgets. Of course this comes with a higher price and the necessity to book your bed in advance.The Track is rated moderate, and it gives you a great variety of landscape, from lushy forests with moss, fern and waterfalls to stunningly wide alpine scenery with tussock, crystal clear post-glacier-age lakes and a view up to the tasman Sea.Compared to the Routeburn Track, the Greenstone Track is less exciting - at least that is what we were told. But our experience was of a different kind. Even with the weather being foggy and wet for some of the parts, and the track being less &quot;comfortable&quot;, the Greenstone Track also has a lot of variety and beauty for the eyes. The huts are of a simpler kind and without a reservation system, you might end up getting no bunk when you come in late on a busy day. But we enjoyed our stay in there more, as it was not that much of a hustle and bustle as in the Great Walk hut.Overall, we cannot say that we loved one track more than the other. Both have their qualities. So if you have the time, combine them (alternative: Routeburn/Caples) to get a wonderful and rewarding 6-day/5-night tramp. <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3460344987_d318051520_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3461164376_516ee50454_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3461168164_a2562c1608_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3460356753_5d8c1f6202_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=184192</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=184192</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:50:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tongariro Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[When visiting the North island of New Zealand, if you have the time for a good 20km walk, do the Tongariro Crossing. This is a great journey into an active volcanic field. You walk along the massive volcanic cones of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro with Mt Ruapehu in the distance. You climb the ridges and peek into the craters with their fascinating colours, shapes and stories. You'll witness the rich blue of the Emerald Lake and the Blue Lake. For the very fit among you, there is also the possibility to climb the summits of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro. We were just able to do the second, but the views were already stunning.A little piece of advice: The weather here can change drastically and quickly, so be prepared for the whole range of &quot;hot sunny day&quot; to &quot;whiteout&quot;. Also, sturdy footwear and lots of water is essential. <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3151967748_22a8404eec_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3151139559_f2f053e5cb_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3195413376_ac916b858b_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3151146789_17270a7a9e_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=107022</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=107022</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:40:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Reinga tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the tracklog of our five day trip up to Cape Reinga - a place we always wanted to see because of its beauty and importance to Maori culture. Although we went in winter, the weather was fine most of the time and offered us some clouds for more dramatic pictures of the cape itself. <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2681629324_b2d86572b4_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2680813455_e4df0390b5_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2680817121_9316f7bb00_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2680818931_8426054aec_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=30022</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=30022</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:39:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleeping God Canyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was our first experience with abseiling in &quot;natural&quot; conditions. It is already challenging and rewarding when done in a climbing hall, but to abseil up to 80m down a waterfall, that's a different experience. Thanks for the team of CanyoNZ for guiding us out here. <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2241963901_f72294eacc_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2242756620_3affc29145_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2241964885_c624363862_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2242757516_4a023a4094_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24273</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24273</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:07:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayak trip to Rangitoto Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[We took part in a geocaching meeting on Rangitoto Island. But while most of the people came by ferry, we went there by kayak the day before. This boat trip and the following two days walking about 30km on the island was a test for our endurance and stamina. But it is worth it. This young volcano has lots of secrets to discover and a beauty of its own. <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2274198366_6b953fc24f_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2274199954_60f1949076_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2273406283_2f98e5ffe8_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2274202606_fb0884c880_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24269</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24269</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:06:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geocaching in Anawhata]]></title><description><![CDATA[The geocache we went looking for (GCEC39) was off the beaten track. It starts at Anawhata at the west coast of the Waitakeres and leads you down to the beach and up into the forest again. From then you have to find your own way through the bush (there is a way, but it's barely visible) to a little waterfall that probably not many people have seen. <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2374712711_fddfd9ab76_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/2375579308_9011c6eee3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2374746291_e6148994ed_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2375578014_d237a5bc57_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24265</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24265</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:40:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whirinaki Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three day hike along the Whirinaki Track close to the Te Urewera National Park.
This track shows the New Zealand forest as it appeared to the early settlers: ancient, diverse, gigantic, wonderful.
We stayed at the &quot;Whirinaki Forest Holidays&quot; the night before the walk, sorted our gear and were driven to the trail head the next morning. From there we walked along the Whirinaki River to the Central Whirinaki Hut, the whistling call of Whios (Blue ducks) everywhere.
The next day we had to find our way through a less cared-for part of the trail. Trees were lying all over the pace like a giant Mikado game - and with it all the orange DOC markers. This part mobilised all our bushbashing and navigating skills, but in the end we found the trail to the Mangamate Hut.
With the hut all to ourselves, we enjoyed a great stay with a wonderful view into the Mangamate Valley.
The next morning, nobody really wanted to leave due to the beauty and secludedness of this place. But we had to be back at the carpark at 2pm, so we started our walk back. Nobody was counting the stream crossings any more, because the trail led straight through the winding river bed. Tui concerts and a pig jaw were some of the highlights on the way back.We have compiled a video of the trip. You can see it here. <br><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/246/2469078634_94754a7c9f_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2468254999_0129afa3e3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2469079324_96dc43d5e2_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2468280205_5c00951a15_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24094</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24094</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:06:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinnacles Hut, Coromandel Peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 11 people, we hiked up to the Pinnacles Hut on the Coromandel Peninsula. This is one of the most luxurious huts we've ever seen. 80 people can stay here overnight and there is gas, electric lighting and some other gadgets you normally would not find in &quot;standard&quot; DOC huts. 
Not getting enough of the beautiful but exhausting way up, we also climbed the stairs to the Pinnacles. The reward is a beautiful view ranging from the east to the west coast of the peninsula.
The way back along the Billy Goat track is also nice, but very demanding due to the steep slope. <br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2544465322_0c0e7a94e3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2543641403_c966cdc89d_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2544470982_6be529677a_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2544474516_b572a84a43_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24028</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24028</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:35:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[This trip was a Christmas present of Kathrin's parents. Setting foot on such a massive and untamed volcano is an unforgettable experience. Faced with the sheer force of steam and lava, you soon realise how much mankind is dependant of the grace of mother nature. We did neither visit nor &quot;conquer&quot; White Island - it merely tolerated our presence. <br><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2441985135_acfa48c0ab_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2441991221_312aae37f3_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/2441994119_193464b34b_m.jpg"/> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2441997879_37e4bd0bdf_m.jpg"/> ]]></description><guid>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24020</guid><link>http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=24020</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:43:56 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
	