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Three Passes in Arthur's Pass National Park - A classic New Zealand Summer Tramp
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Arthur's Pass National Park

Three Passes in Arthur's Pass National Park - A classic New Zealand Summer Tramp

Explore the iconic Three Passes tramp in Arthur’s Pass National Park, a challenging 4-day alpine route featuring Harman, Whitehorn, and Browning passes.

October 8, 20269 min readRead story
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11 Short Thru-Hikes in AU, Doable in Two Weeks or Less
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11 Short Thru-Hikes in AU, Doable in Two Weeks or Less

Discover 11 incredible Australian thru-hikes between 100-300km that you can complete in under two weeks, from the Larapinta Trail to the Great Ocean Walk.

Aug 11, 20268 min
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