the boring stuff...
the next 6 weeks or so of posts may make more sense with some boring background info, so here goes:
i'm working in tongariro national park, in the central north island. it's one of only about 20 places in the world that are dually recognized by UNESCO for both natural and cultural heritage. tongariro because of the unique volcanic environment and the sacred value of the area to the local maori.
the two main tracks in the park are the tongariro crossing - a one-day traverse of the mountains - and the northern circuit - a 3-day loop tour of the park. the northern circuit is one of 8 tracks in nz designated as a "great walk".
there are 4 huts along the northern circuit (ketetahi, mangetepopo, otorere, and waihohonu), and these are the huts we staff as hut wardens. the huts have bunks and campsites, toilets, water, gas cookers, etc. we basically take care of the huts and guests - cleaning, checking passes, basic maintenance, giving out information... we spend 5 days at a hut, then 2 in town, then back in to a different hut for 5 so that we rotate around the park.
ok, i think that's it. if there's anything else that you're dying to know.... umm... ask, i guess.
i'm working in tongariro national park, in the central north island. it's one of only about 20 places in the world that are dually recognized by UNESCO for both natural and cultural heritage. tongariro because of the unique volcanic environment and the sacred value of the area to the local maori.
the two main tracks in the park are the tongariro crossing - a one-day traverse of the mountains - and the northern circuit - a 3-day loop tour of the park. the northern circuit is one of 8 tracks in nz designated as a "great walk".
there are 4 huts along the northern circuit (ketetahi, mangetepopo, otorere, and waihohonu), and these are the huts we staff as hut wardens. the huts have bunks and campsites, toilets, water, gas cookers, etc. we basically take care of the huts and guests - cleaning, checking passes, basic maintenance, giving out information... we spend 5 days at a hut, then 2 in town, then back in to a different hut for 5 so that we rotate around the park.
ok, i think that's it. if there's anything else that you're dying to know.... umm... ask, i guess.
posted by bethany @ 3:18 PM
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