Black Peak, Glenorchy

October 2022

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The view from Black Peak to Lake Whakatipu and the Humboldt and Ailsa mountains. Photo: Lee Johnson
Black Peak is a stunning spot. Nestled in the Richardson Mountains in scheelite mining country, the summit boasts 360-degree views. This walk is easily accessible for a long day or overnight trip, and there are a number of huts nearby. The Mt Judah Road track starts at the Whakaari Conservation Area car park and passes […]
Lee Johnson

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Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson lives at the foot of the Remarkables in Queenstown. He spends his weekends camping and tramping on the iconic ridgelines and peaks of Otago and Fiordland. Originally from the Peak District in the UK, Lee’s love for tramping has taken him all over the globe. You’ll usually find him packing up his car on a Friday night and heading into the hills. He has been writing articles for Wilderness since 2021.

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