Macs Knob via Hope Kiwi Lodge, Lake Sumner Forest Park

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Climbing Macs Knob, resplendent in its winter coat. Lake Sumner beyond. Photo: Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography
An island-like mountain rising from the broad valleys of the Hurunui River, Macs Knob is not the sort of summit you might be drawn to in summer. But coated in winter’s residue, it stands out, and the top provides outstanding views of this part of the Southern Alps. The 1435m summit offers a direct line […]
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