Adventure 222

Rabbit Pass
AKiwi’s Bucket List Tramping Experience
Story and images compliments of Aspiring Guides
If you’ve lived in New Zealand for any length of time,
chances are you’ve ticked off a few backcountry
adventures. After all, about a third of the country’s land
mass is protected land, and at least 10% is national park,
so you don’t have to go far to find a wild and scenic patch
of earth to explore.
But once you’ve mastered your backyard routes and you
need to step up the challenge, what’s next? It’s time to get
off the beaten track and away from the crowds of the Great
Walks, and one of the most prized routes for adventurous
trekkers is Rabbit Pass, located in a remote area of Mt
Aspiring National Park.
The Rabbit Pass smile
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