To mark Wilderness magazine’s 30th anniversary, current and past editors and contributors scoured the archives for the 30 best trips we’ve published over the decades. This story, original published in May 2011, was included. You can find all 30 of the greatest Wilderness trips in the October 2021 issue. A circuit from Big Bay to […]
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
A tale of adventure and tragedy
25 huts to visit in 2025
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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