Camping at the old Ketetahi hut site in winter is one way to avoid the crowds. Photo: Ray Salisbury

Volcanic viewpoint

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Ketetahi campsite, Tongariro National Park

There is always inherent risk when around volcanic terrain, but the odds of an actual eruption occurring while I was camping on the northern flanks of Mt Tongariro were minimal. What was certain though was the breathtaking view over golden tussock to the blue expanse of Lake Rotoaira below. Beyond, Pihanga (1326m) formed a beautiful […]
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Ray Salisbury

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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.

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