Mt Crichton, Mt Crichton Scenic Reserve

February 2017

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February 2017

Descending the summit ridge of Mt Crichton. Photo: Chris Prudden
Along the knife’s edge YOU DON’T HAVE to drive far to find the wilderness beyond the high street and Queenstown’s tourism hustle and bustle. Just 12km west of Queenstown is Mt Crichton Reserve and a popular two hour jaunt around a valley circuit of mountain beech. There is plenty of evidence of gold mining in […]
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