In summer, many alpine plants bloom, adding an extra touch of beauty to alpine scenes. In the mountains, summers are relatively short and alpine plants must take advantage of the longer daylight, warmer temperatures and lack of snow. While we have some of the same species found in mountainous parts of Australia and South America, […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
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Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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