NZ’s winter wonderland – trips 7-13

June 2017

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June 2017

Climbing Wakefield Ridge with Tasman Glacier Lake below. Photo: Peter Laurenson
It’s cold, wet, white, and dark. Now that you know the downsides to winter, you can begin to appreciate the good: it’s quiet, spectacular, spiritual, and white. These 21 trips – day, overnight and multi-day – are good for any time of the year, but really come into their own during winter. Prepare your pack, and go 7. A different perspective Mt Wakefield, Aoraki/Mt […]

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