The almost perfect cone of Mt Taranaki dominates the Taranaki Bight, a seemingly permanent feature of the landscape. But it’s only the latest in a line of four volcanoes that have welled up from subterranean depths in the region. The first volcano emerged about two million years ago, but subsequent weathering and erosion has reduced […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
A majestic coastal walk
Adventurer and author Dunc Wilson
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