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Tuesday 18 March 2014

Tupapakurua Falls Track

A hike is going for a walk for a long distance, esp. across country or in the woods. Most people like to hike through the woods, but some people like to hike around and up big mountains.

The track is used for people to stay on and not get lost in the making, It is also used for saftey purposes such as if you where walking on normal terrain without the right equipment then you are bound to get injured (Unless you are a pro hiker), Tupapakurua Falls Track
track is 11km long and normally take 4 - 5hours on return.

Tell someone your plans while leaving a date to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. You must check the weather forecast and track conditions.What you also MUST take with you is  windproof and waterproof clothing (raincoat and overtrousers), sturdy comfortable shoes or boots, food and plenty to drink, sunglasses and sunscreen and a first aid kit



Some of the special features of this track are that you get to see lots of exclusive wildlife and different plants and nature, you can also see a beautiful waterfall



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