New Zealand is the perfect place to go tramping - there are tracks suitable for relative beginners, while more experienced trampers can always find something a little more challenging. Many, including the Great Walks, are well-maintained and relatively easy to access. The Nelson region is particularly spoilt, as it has three national parks: the Abel Tasman, the Kahurangi and the Nelson Lakes national parks, each of which offers a myriad of tramping options.
However, although New Zealand is a country of trampers, it is important to be well-prepared. The weather can change dramatically in minutes and temperatures at summits can differ greatly from the valleys. At Rollo’s Outdoor Centre, we stock a wide range of equipment, clothing and gear to make your tramp a safe one. We also hire some equipment, so you can still be prepared, even if you are on a short holiday in the region.
Our gear includes:
- Backpacks - day packs and larger tramping packs, bladders
- Sleeping bags
- Clothing - specialised clothing designed for tramping and extreme conditions, thermals, adventure racing wear, softshell (lightweight, wind and waterproof material), socks
- Shoes - a variety of walking shoes and boots
- Food - light, freeze dried food, meat or veggie options
- Utensils - cookers, pans, plates and cutlery
- Maps
- Safety equipment - survival blankets, survival bags
We hire:
- Back packs
- Sleeping bags
- Cookers
- Billy or Pot sets
- Ice axes
- Crampons
- Locator beacons
- Tents