On the first night of a four day trip into the highest points of the Ruahines, we camped near some tarns close to Iron Peg (1703m). After a chilly night under the fly, we were rewarded with this beautiful dawn cloud and light show. Camera: Nikon P7800 Settings: F2.8, 1/60sec, ISO 200, lens at 28mm
About the author
Peter Laurenson
Peter is a tramper, occasional climber, photographer, editor and writer. His adventures, spanning 30+ years, come together on his website ‘OccasionalClimber’. Richmond-based, Peter is editor of FMC’s Backcountry and has published three books: Occasional Climber (2013) and Khumbu (2021) and Aotearoa Light (2025).
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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