Rustic and remote

November 2016

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November 2016

Dundas Hut viewed from the ridge leading down to Ruamahanga Gorge. Photo: Peter Laurenson
Dundas Hut, Tararua Forest Park  If you’re seeking a feeling of remoteness, without having to lug a heavy pack for days, then the route linking Dundas Ridge and Cattle Ridge in a loop from Putara Road end over two long days could be just the ticket. The loop covers rugged country, with a lot of […]
Peter Laurenson

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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).

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