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Region All Aoraki / Mt Cook Arthur's Pass Canterbury Canterbury high country Fiordland Mount Aspiring Nelson / Marlborough Otago Overseas Southland

Type All 4WD Bivvy Camping Hut Lake Other Pass / Saddle Peak Winter

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Light breezes and sunshine, check. High up a mountain ridge, check. Outstanding views in every direction, double - no tr...

Topping out on a mountain can be a life changing experience. For many hiking the Routeburn Track Conical Hill(1515m) wil...

Although life as a guide isn’t going to make you rich, it will reward you each day with the fact you're doing something...