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3 Bunks
Canvas bunks.
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BT23, E1555834, 5301869
Located within the Lewis Pass National Reserve and St James Conservation Area the St James Walkway takes a leisurely five days to complete.
Located on three mountain ranges, the St James Conservation Area encompasses exceptional natural features and recreation opportunities.
Remote high-country lakes, beech-clad mountains, wide rivers and hot springs complete this picturesque landscape, a tramper’s mecca and a safe haven for endangered species.
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