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 and
Holey Soles (comfortable lightweight shoes perfect for in the water or at the
campsite)
- 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
- Ice axes
- Crampons
- Locating beacons