Bookings for Great Walks set to open

From Morning Report, 8:51 am on 11 July 2023

You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today.

Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since April.

But now they're confident the bugs have been squashed.

The Tongariro Northern Circuit will take bookings from today, with more great walks opening up over the next couple of weeks.

Furhana Ahmad is a tourism operator with Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience on Stewart Island.

Ahmad spoke to Corin Dann.