Staces Hill, Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury There is no shortage of open tussock land in the Canterbury backcountry. Throw in a tarn and you have the perfect destination for an overnight trip. When I did my research for this tramp, the little tarn up on Staces Hill by Lake Heron caught my eye. Located on a […]
About the author
Dennis Radermacher
Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.
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