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The Longest Driveway (Part One) - Quail Flat
Some call the 4WD road into the Clarence River via Blind Saddle New Zealand's longest driveway. At 30km+ it makes the tr...
The Watery Fortress - Ripapa Island(Fort Jervois)
The early Maori would use the many different bodies of water to get around, and in a land with no roads the water can ac...
Up. Down. Done. (Part One) - Potts Range Peak(1948m)
It was love at first sight when my eyes got their first taste of the grandeur that is beyond Lake Clearwater. The area w...
Joseph’s Peninsula - Tarawera Mt Sinclair(841m)
The adventures of Captain James Cook prove that, once you get adventure in your blood, the mish never ends. Cook and his...
A Tangle of Dogs - Mt Bradley(855m)
A hike to the top of any of the hills that make up Te Ara Pataka/Banks Peninsula will be worth the effort, and the inter...
Barbwire and Bush Bashing - Saddle Hill(841m)
The undulating remains of the once 1500 meter-plus volcano that stood east of Otautahi / Christchurch now has many small...
Four-legged Friends - Mt Richardson(1047m)
To have your four-legged friend join you on an adventure will definitely enhance it! Add another dog in the mix and you...
Two Thumbs Up (Part Three) - Peak 2163m(Two Thumb Range)
To take strides into a new area can both be fascinating and provide fitness for the fortunate folks who are lucky enough...
Two Thumbs Up (Part Two) - Peak 2163m(Two Thumb Range)
My classic and sometimes very frustrating answer to the question ‘what is your favourite track, trail or trek’ is ‘one I...
Two Thumbs Up (Part One) - Peak 2163m(Two Thumb Range)
Aotearoa New Zealand is a small country and yet it seems so big when tackling the place on foot. In Te Waipounamu South...
Definitely Worth the Stop - Lake Alexandrina
Having a summer job down south guiding, and a winter job managing McEwings ski shop in Christchurch, has meant driving t...
Towering Above Coleridge - Peak Hill(1240m)
I can really understand why the famous 'Terrace Downs Resort' is built where it is. After climbing over the foothills, n...
Going Where There is Nobody - Foggy Peak(1741m)
A big reason I enjoy going into the mountains is to be in a place without people, no offence whanau! There is something...
Mt Isobel(1319m) - Hanmer Spring's Mountain
Surrounded by mountains, with an abundance of hiking, biking and sightseeing, Hanmer Springs is Queenstown’s more mature...
The Lock In (Part Two) - Black Hill Hut
My love of winter has led me to some awesome spots. A snowy sanctuary can make some magic memories that will stay with y...
The Lock in (Part One) - Black Hill Hut
I have heard many people say how amazing New Zealand’s backcountry hut network is. There are about 950 shacks, sheds, pl...
Leaving Wanting More (Part Two) - Grassy Flat Hut
While wandering the wilderness on the West Coast I knew my short visit would leave me wanting more. The peace and quiet...
Leaving Wanting More (Part One) - Grassy Flat Hut
The West Coast of the South Island (Te Wai Pounamu) is a place I have always flown through, and never spent more than a...
Top of Banks Peninsula - Te Ahu Patiki/Mt Herbert(919m)
Standing at nearly 1km above the Pacific Ocean on the South Island's east coast, Te Ahu Patiki/Mt Herbert stands tallest...
Clothing Test - Mt Grey(933m)
To feel a storm blast on your face is a real wild ride for the senses. Witnessing Mother Nature’s wild side can be an ex...
Dairy Farms in the Moon Light (Part Two) - Middle Mt Peel(1583m)
We are so lucky to have long days during summer in Aotearoa. They mean you can fit a lot of mish into a single day. Howe...
The Middle Peak (Part One) - Middle Mt Peel(1583m)
My most vivid childhood memories of being in the mountains come from family outings to Peel Forest. The tiny mountain vi...
The Dogs Day Out - Mt Oxford(1364m)
A hike can definitely be enhanced by the company you bring, and on this adventure up Mt Oxford(1364m) I didn’t hear a si...
Driving Roads of Snow and Ice - Christchurch to Queenstown
Many, many times over the years I have driven from Christchurch south. Usually in the old days I was aiming for Queensto...