Take a pleasant walk along the Maruia River through a valley rich in human history. A trip to Cannibal Gorge Hut can be done as a day hike, an easy overnight trip or as part of the 66km St James Walkway. A scenic tarn at the St James Walkway car park at Lewis Pass marks […]
About the author
Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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