Greta Track, Ruataniwha Conservation Area In gaelic, ‘Ben’ refers to a mountain, while in Maori ‘Ohau’ means a windy place; both translations seemed incorrect as I surveyed Ben Ohau from the eastern shore of Lake Ohau. Mist lay over the lake’s surface, confirming the air’s stillness. The mountains at the lake’s head and opposite shore […]
Harris Saddle and Routeburn Falls Hut, Mount Aspiring National Park
Carrington Hut, Arthur’s Pass National Park
Dobson Loop Track, Tararua Forest Park
Ruahine cornered
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