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Climbing / Hiking New Zealand 24-Oct-2011 At 3:56:28 PM Maxo

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>Climbing in the Queenstown / Wanaka region. Most likely going to be limited
>to a sport rack & rope, could take some trad gear if need be. Looking for
>areas with mid range grades.

Bouldering at the Jardines' property outside Queenstown is great. Not as good as Castle Hill, but still great. Better fun than Wanaka routes imo.

>2-3 day easy-moderate hikes in the same regions (and maybe also the Mt
>Cook region).

Cascade Saddle is meant to be rad. I walked the first part of it, and you're meant to get sweet views of Aspiring from the saddle proper. 3 days I think, but stiff as far as bush walks go.

>From what I can gather the hut system looks pretty comprehensive so does
>that negate the need to carry a tent one or is it still recommended to
>carry one as a precaution?

Depends on the walk. The 'Great Walks' are hutted. I recomment the Kepler Track.