In just a few meandering hours on the Pouakai Crossing, a melange of wild landscapes is unravelled; subalpine shrublands and flowers, mountain cedar and misty moss-laden ‘goblin’ forests, a…
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Maungauika/North Head, Auckland In the 1880s, when the Russians were the enemy, the government constructed coastal defence systems as a deterrent. The three guns were state-of-the-art and the barrels alone...
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I love hiking exposed ridges for the spectacular views, but this walk sticks to the Roaring Meg Valley, and while there are some decent views, they’re not the main…
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It’s the hill that does it. The massive barrier of limestone and marble of Takaka Hill, between Motueka and Golden Bay, acts as a filter, dissuading many travellers from entering...
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The Latok Alpine is a breathable and fully waterproof gaiter designed for lower volume boots. It provides for a slimmer fit, which both minimises the risk of crampon puncture…
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