Vintage Pakeke Pole Hiking Staff with Directions for The Milford Track in NZ

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Here for auction is an incredible vintage hiking staff or what is called a Pakeke Pole. This has the map and all the directions for the 4-5 day trek on the Milford Track in New Zealand.
The Milford Track is a hiking route in New Zealand, located amidst mountains and temperate rain forest in Fiordland National Park in the southwest of the South Island and is one of the best hikes on the island. . Staff measures approx 43" long and is in great used condition. This is signed by the maker: "Gore" of the Pakeke Lion Club. Has a copper tip surround on the bottom.  Not only is it a wonderful and historic pole but has the map as well as all the directions on it. Very much a classic piece of hiking The Milford Track memorabilia.
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