I love to go on adventures into the mountains as often as possible and I always go armed with a camera. Over the years I have gathered not only 1000’s of photos but also I have had my share of wild and crazy situations on the way. Join me on my blog adventures throughout the rugged back-country of New Zealand and also some overseas adventures as well as I continue my quest for more interesting NZ wilderness experiences…
“A Mish a Day” #225 (Part 1) Waipara River Mouth/Motunau. Hurunui Region. 27.11.2020. Going on adventures with my cousin Adam in his battle-ready Suzuki Jimny
One of the often-overlooked issues of the pandemic is the huge drop in support for many international charitable initiatives. One of those particularly hard hit
“A Mish a Day” #221 (Part 1) Island Saddle. Molesworth Station, Marlborourgh Region. 20.11.2020. In the quest to heal up and get on with my
“A Mish a Day” #221 (Part 2) Island Saddle. Molesworth Station. Marlborourgh Region. 20.11.2020. As I made my way down to the car for my
“A Mish a Day” #209 Andrews Valley. Arthurs Pass National Park. 21.10.2020. The last time I had used my tent was during the mish when
“A Mish a Day” #176 Meretoto/Ship Cove. Queen Charlotte Sound. 30.8.2020. After three years working in the incorrectly-named Doubtful Sound, it was time to visit
“A Mish a Day” #175 Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura. 28.8.2020. There aren’t many benefits to being injured, but one of the small benefits is I
“A Mish a Day” #157 Duncans Stream. St James Conservation Area. 22.8.2020. Any day above 1000m in New Zealand is a good one, and it
“ A Mish a Day” #163 Waimakariri Recovery Camp. Arthurs Pass National Park. 10.8.2020. I don’t think anyone will argue with me when I say
“A Mish a Day” #178 Lake Hill(762m). Hakatere Conservation Area. 8.8.2020. There is nothing like the feeling of 1st, topping out on the summit of
“Working in Paradise” 2014-2017. Humpridge Track. Fiordland National Park. A good friend suggested a change of environment and after the 2014 winter to head to
“A Mish a Day” #177 Tranz Alpine Express. Arthurs Pass National Park. 26.8.2011. “Enjoy it while you still can” is a sad expression used for
“A Mish a Day” #19 Mt Alfred(1375m) Paradise – yes that really is its name and very appropriate it is too. 15.12.2011. The area at
“A Mish a Day” #192 Lagoon Saddle Hut. Craigieburn Forest Park. 6.5.2013. The Alpine Highway through the mountains from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass Village is
“A Mish a Day” #97 The Havelock River 4wd. Hakatere Conservation Area.17.5.2020. I have never been to a place where “but it’s just over there”
“A Mish a Day” #94 De Lambert Falls. Fiordland National Park. 4.3.2014. A true visionary of a good Fiordland Mish is the legendary explorer William
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