Sam Summers Hut. Photo: Sam Harrison

Sam Summers Hut, Otago

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Discover hidden waterfalls and goldmining history just minutes from Queenstown.

Tucked beneath the imposing pinnacle of Mt Crichton, Twelve Mile Creek flows in the shade of beech trees towards Lake Wakatipu. Explore the area via the Mt Crichton Loop Track, a family-friendly trail steeped in history. The track starts at Mt Crichton car park, 12km from Queenstown on Glenorchy–Queenstown Road, and heads west briefly before […]
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Sam Harrison

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Sam Harrison

Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for a government department in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type II fun.

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