by E.G. » Wed 09 Nov, 2016 6:01 am
Thanks again to everyone for the suggestions. There just wasn't time to take in all of them.
Croesus Track was very interesting. From the Blackball side there was some amazing stone work at the zig zags above the second hotel site. The track was well made until it reached the ridgeline. Coming Barrytown was well made and climbed steadily. Still in great shape apart from the numerous small land slips.
The Inland Pack Track between the Punakaiki - Pororari rivers is well graded but the benching has been modified/improved. Nice walk though.
Britannia Track near Waimangaroa is such a nice old track and again in great condition (the tracks are all so well maintained!). It climbs from farmland through rainforest and higher to an old mine site. The track is beautifully graded and the benching in great condition. Really enjoyed that one.
Even the Denniston Bridle Path was great despite being closed after a few kilometres. Again a nice well graded track in very original condition.
It was great to get a taste of the tracks. Next time some of the longer ones. Never got to Otago but those Nelson wines are nice. As a partner friendly option we walked part of the Abel Tasman Track and the Queen Charlotte Track. Not much we can say, other than wow what scenery.