The stars have aligned for Wairarapa, the region having just received official ‘gold standard’ Dark Sky Reserve status by the International Dark Sky Association. The new reserve is surrounded by enduring protection from significant light encroachment, with the Pacific Ocean to the east and south, and the Remutaka and Tararua ranges to the west and […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
The trail of the tenacious
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