There are around 970 huts on the conservation estate, a fantastic recreation resource unrivalled anywhere in the world. But it’s a resource that has proven too difficult for the Department of Conservation to fully manage. Many huts, particularly remote backcountry ones, have been neglected and no longer provide shelter from the storm. So the news […]
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
Get lost and suffer
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