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Adventure

Rees-Dart Track, NZ

Reaching the Cascade Saddle is said to be a highlight of a trek along the Rees-Dart Track in New Zealand’s Southern Alps… but is getting there a trek too far?

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TNQ: Feel the heat

Think Tropical North Queensland and invariably diving the Great Barrier Reef comes to mind, but head to the hills and you’ll soon see that this area has so much more adventure on offer.

Adventure

MTB Lake Taupo, NZ

Mountain biking nirvana lies about four hours from Sydney. Tim Robson rides the Great Lake Trail around Taupo – and is already figuring out when to return.

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Silver lining: Black Peak, NZ

A cold front ruined plan A. But the clouds parted long enough for two friends to put plan B into action – an exhilarating bike and hike up Black Peak, near Queenstown in New Zealand.

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Battle of the bush

Savaged by floods and fires, Northern Wilsons Promontory circuit was left to go wild. Now, two friends take on the park to see what’s left after Mother Nature’s held the reins for a while.

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The secret way

Machu Picchu is on your bucket list but you’re not keen on the crowds walking the Inca Trail to get there. The solution? Tackle the more remote – and exciting – Inca Rivers Trek. There are no crowds and you’ll get the chance to explore one of Peru’s spectacular ancient secrets: Choquequirao.

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Two of NZ’s best hikes

It’s nearly time for bookings for NZ’s awesome Great Walks to open for the 2016/17 trekking season. Here’s two of the best to get you psyched to push that “Booked” button!