Lighthouse enthusiast Raymond Salisbury guides us on 10 lighthouse walks Built during the late 1800s when sea transport was the norm, New Zealand’s 40-odd lighthouses were a bastion of human civilisation in an otherwise inhospitable and lonely environment. They epitomise a time when most people lived near the coast and the country’s economy revolved around […]
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
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
Knockin’ on heaven’s door
Sudden Valley Bivouac, Arthur’s Pass National Park
Walking through the valley of Hope
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