Lake Pearson and the Craigieburn Range from Purple Hill. Photo: Pat Barrett

Shades of purple

September 2018

Read more from

September 2018

Purple Hill, Craigieburn Station, Canterbury

Purple Hill guards the eastern shoreline of Lake Pearson, and is one of those ‘island summits’ unconnected to any main ranges and therefore offers a unique perspective on the landscape. From the lake shore, the hill is a picture-postcard setting and in winter is framed by ridges decked with snow.  It’s a tough route up […]
September 2018

Read more from

September 2018

More From September 2018

Related Topics

Similar Articles

The Top 6 Trips in Arthur’s Pass

Four decades of shelter 

Fiordland Fun for the Whole Family

Join Wilderness. You'll see more, do more and live more.

Already a subscriber?  to keep reading. Or…

34 years of inspiring New Zealanders to explore the outdoors. Don’t miss out — subscribe today.

Your subscriber-only benefits:

All this for as little as $6.75/month.

1

free articles left this month.

Already a subscriber? Login Now