There is a trip report on a this expedition along the Toaroha, Mungo, Hokitika and down the Whitcombe rivers, inland from Hokitika in New Zealand. The average age of this group was 67 and they do look like tough walkers! This walk is only for experienced and fit trampers. You need to take gear and food for 6 days. The author managed to keep his pack to 12.5kg and the others weren’t much more
The Hillary trail in New Zealand is a new four day, 70km, tramp that traverses the Waitakere Ranges. The hike is rated as moderate but would appeal to backpackers looking for a challenge off the usual trails.
The North West Circuit – Stewart Island – New Zealand is a terrific moderate to hard hiking trip. In this post we share first hand experience of the 9- 11 day tramp in a trip report. Mud, rugged coastline, fantastic scenery, this hike has it all.
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10 mistakes not to make doing the Overland Track 
The best trail mix? Our scroggin recipe 
