Another false start for Great Walks' booking system

From Morning Report, 8:52 am on 1 June 2023
Signage for the Pouakai Circuit in the foreground of Mt Taranaki

Don't be so taken by the views on the Pouakai Circuit that you stumble into a swamp. Photo: Sarang

Hopes were high that dates for booking spots on the Great Walks would be released yesterday.

But trampers and tourism businesses were disappointed, again.

The Department of Conservation has had another false start with the bookings system.

Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.