Winter is on the horizon, bringing shorter days, cooler temperatures and snow in some parts of the motu. If you’re planning an overnight hike, consider how these seasonal changes will impact your trip.
Start earlier so you don’t run out of daylight, take a headtorch, pack extra warm layers and avoid alpine areas.
Before you head out, check the weather and any alerts on Plan My Walk, and be prepared to change your plans if conditions aren’t right for your trip.
Here are eight family-friendly overnight tramps that are suitable for winter, if the forecast plays ball.
The small, 8-bunk Peach Cove Hut features a deck and picnic table that make it easy to spread out and relax on sunny days. Just a short walk from the hut, Peach Cove is a great place to explore and take a refreshing (and chilly) dip. Nestled in native forest, you’ll fall asleep to the calls of kiwi and ruru, and wake to the dawn chorus.
