
An introduction to Awesomeness (Part Two) – Mararoa River
“On a Mish” #448 An introduction to Awesomeness (Part Two). Mararoa River. Mavora Lakes Park. Southland. 5.2.2026. There is something so simple and yet so
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“On a Mish” #448 An introduction to Awesomeness (Part Two). Mararoa River. Mavora Lakes Park. Southland. 5.2.2026. There is something so simple and yet so

“On a Mish” #448 An Introduction to Awesomeness (Part One). Mararoa River. Mavora Lakes Park. Southland. 4.2.2026. It is no secret that Georgie and I

“On a Mish” #447 Unexpected Rain (Part Two). Mavora Lakes Park. Southland. 1.2.2026. There are not too many places where rain isn’t expected to fall

“On a Mish” #447 Unexpected Rain (Part One). Mavora Lakes Park. Southland. 31.1.2026. Rain is an inevitable unstoppable event that will happen whether you want

“On a Mish” #445 Determination (Part Two). North Mavora Lake. Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 22.11.2025. Determination is what carries you the last couple of kilometres

“On a Mish” #445 Determination (Part One). North Mavora Lake. Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 22.11.2025. Determination is a powerful tool we have in our arsenal,

“On a Mish” #443 The Rewards of an Unknown Track (Part Two). North Mavora Lake. Mavora Lakes Reserve. 11.10.2025. It is amazing that you can

“On a Mish” #443 The Rewards of an Unknown Track (Part One). North Mavora Lake. Mavora Lakes Reserve. 10.10.2025. Not knowing where you are going

“On a Mish” #440 Between Two Lakes (Part Two). Mararoa River. Mavora Lakes Camping Ground. Southland. 25.8.2025. Camping is a simple pastime that brings much

“On a Mish” #440 Between Two Lakes (Part One). Mararoa River. Mavora Lakes Camping Ground. Southland. 24.8.2025. Coldness is a foe that can be defeated

“On a Mish” #185 Paradise from Above (Part One). Ari / Mt Alfred(1375m). Glenorchy / Routeburn Road. 12.12.2009. From the first time I saw Mt

“On a Mish” #339 Post Storm Magnificence (Part Three). Lake Clearwater Village. Hakatere Conservation Park. 14.7.2022. Pushing through powder snow before sunrise might not be

“On a Mish “ #232 The Forbidden Kingdom (Part Four). Winter at Lake MacKenzie. Fiordland National Park. 14.10.2012. Chhogori / K2 was recently climbed in

“On a Mish” #266 Bridle Path Walkway. Heathcote Valley. Christchurch. 28.6.2019. The large lumps of volcanic debris that make up the Port Hills and Banks

On a Mish” #119 Imagination and Fitness (Part Two). Muddy Spur Camp, Rees Valley. Mt Aspiring National Park. 29.3.2010. Whilst injured one of the most

“On a Mish” #56 Can’t Cross That (Part Three). Long Charlie Spur(2024m). Whakaari / Richardson Mountains. Mt Aspiring National Park. 21.1.2014. Mountains plus rain equals