Into the darkness

August 2016

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August 2016

Abseiling into the darkness that is Harwoods Hole – one of NZ’s most spectacular caving experiences. Photo: Neil Silverwood
Harwoods Hole is a popular – and spectacular – destination for those wanting a short walk, but few venture into its depths. Alina Suchanski reports on a group who abseiled down…down…down Standing on a ledge less than a foot wide above a 176m vertical drop, 80-year-old Ray Willett could see the huge hole, but not […]

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