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Canterbury high country On a Mish #379

The Opposite of Flat (Part Two) - Rakaia River

Apart from Te Pataka o Rakaihautū / Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills Christchurch and its surroundings are mostly flat...

20 Jun 2023
Canterbury high country On a Mish #338

Significant Weather Event (Part Two) - Wild Weather at Lake Clearwater

Mother Nature has interesting ways of showing us her beauty. While a clear blue sky can be an absolute dream to witness,...

11 Jul 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #333

The Shortest Walks Around - Lake Roundabout & The Kettle Hole

Going from swift strides to sitting stationary can be pretty shitty. And having to do it twice within two years has been...

14 Jun 2022
Canterbury high country On a Mish #162

Banter & Black Panthers - An Adventure with the Canterbury 4WD Club

When it comes to travelling through the mountains I’ll take my own two feet over a vehicle almost every time. However, d...

27 Jun 2020
Canterbury high country A Mish a Day #16

Erewhon Park - Having a Ski Field to yourself takes effort

Working in the most epic ski-shop in Christchurch for six years introduced me to some truly awesome dudes/workmates...Mc...

9 Sep 2016
Canterbury high country On a Mish #295

Around The Lake - Lake Clearwater Circuit

I am very lucky that I had the opportunity to work out what makes me really happy. Finding the thing that you love can m...

31 Aug 2015
Canterbury high country On a Mish #83

The Mountains View - Mt Harper(1829m)

The large lumps that surround Lake Clearwater Village have watched over the tiny mountain town for a very long time. For...

7 Jul 2015
Dog
Canterbury high country On a Mish #413

Inquisitive Nature (Part Two) - Erewhon Park Ski Field

Having an inquisitive nature can get you to some rather amazing places. The need to know what’s around the next corner c...

21 Jul 2014
Dog
Canterbury high country On a Mish #413

Inquisitive Nature (Part One) - Erewhon Park Ski Field

Inquisitive nature has led to some of the most epic adventures. If no one wondered what lay amongst the hills, then noth...

20 Jul 2014