
Deep in Sandfly Country (Part One) – Tutoko Valley
“On a Mish” #296 Deep in Sandfly Country (Part One). Tutoko Valley. Fiordland National Park. 18.4.2015. Aotearoa is a place of great beauty and many
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“On a Mish” #296 Deep in Sandfly Country (Part One). Tutoko Valley. Fiordland National Park. 18.4.2015. Aotearoa is a place of great beauty and many

“On a Mish” #308 GUEST POST – The Tongariro Crossing. Tongariro National Park. 10.4.2015. In 2015 I was invited to travel to Taupo and walk

“On a Mish” #14 Going Solo (Part Three). Mt McPherson(1931m). Fiordland National Park. 17.3.2015. Fiordland’s famous road to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound does have some

“On a Mish” #14 Going Solo (Part Two).Mt McPherson(1931m). Fiordland National Park. 16.3.2015. I’m sure many have got to the top / pinnacle / climax

“On a Mish” #14 Going Solo (Part One).Mt McPherson(1931m). Fiordland National Park. 15.3.2015. The art of soloing a mountain can be very rewarding, but also

“On a Mish” #70 Awe Aspiring (Part Two). Rock of Ages Bivouac. Mt Aspiring National Park. 16.3.2015. I always get excited about going to sleep

“On a Mish” #70 Awe Aspiring (Part One). Rock of Ages Bivouac. Mt Aspiring National Park. 15.3.2015. Both West and East Matukituki valleys are very

“On a Mish” #159 Mouse Mountain. Anti-Crow Hut. Arthurs Pass National Park. 24.2.2015. I’ve always said “the worst thing to happen to New Zealand… it

“On a Mish” #65 Two Different Worlds. Ben Ohau(1522m). Ruataniwha Conservation Park. 5.2.2015. It’s amazing how different the weather can be from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

“On a Mish” #3 Impressive Neighbors (Part Two). Mt Edgar Thomson(2379m). Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. 30.1.2015. We are spoilt for choice in Aotearoa when it

“On a Mish” #88 The Last Big Mish (Part One). Sunny Creek Basin. Fiordland National Park. 4.1.2020. As 2019 turned into 2020 I’m sure no

“On a Mish” #190 Wild Turkey’s (Part Two). Ashton Burn Camp. Taka Ra Haka / Eyre Mountain Conservation Area. 10.9.2018. To go a night without

“On a Mish” #313 Less Effort Just as Epic (Part Two). Upper Cleddau Valley. Fiordland National Park. 15.12.2021. With all the entertainment we have at

“On a Mish” #61 A Winter Wonderland (Part One). Woolshed Creek Hut (winter). Hakatere Conservation Park. 10.7.2013. To step into a world covered in snow

“On a Mish” #384 Chilling Out (Part One). Boyle River. St James Conservation Area. 10.8.2023. For some, cold weather is cruel and crippling. Frigid frost

“On a Mish” #377 Little Lyndon Hill (Part Three). Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park. 14.6.2023. If you ever feel like life is getting away from