In early 1995 I set out from the East Cape with a 35kg pack. I had not the foggiest notion of whether this self-imposed mission would succeed. Heavy rain hammered the roof of Rurupori Hut; its warning was ominous. The heavily-dissected ravines of the rugged Raukumara Ranges were filling with water, flooding, and trapping me […]
About the author
Ray Salisbury
Ray Salisbury is an author and photographer living in Nelson with his wife and cat. He studied design and photography and has been contributing to Wilderness since 1997. His books include Tableland: The history behind Mt Arthur and EPIC: Adventures across Aotearoa. Ray began tramping with a camera more than 50 years ago and has visited over 500 backcountry huts.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Why we’re putting on weight
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
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