Begin through luxuriant beech forest on the Loop Track in Kerr Bay. Where the track turns south to sidle above Lake Rotoiti take the left track eastwards towards the St Arnaud Range Track. This trail zig-zags to the bushline and climbs to Parachute Rocks, where a calendar-worthy spectacle is spread out below: the familiar profile […]
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
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
25 huts to visit in 2025
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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