Tarn camping, Ahuriri Conservation Park

May 2017

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May 2017

The frozen tarn sits in a basin beneath Pts 1929 and 1922. Photo: Dennis Radermacher
Wind and ice Lake Ohau is one of the more elusive of the big southern lakes. Unlike its larger neighbours, it is not a destination that sits conveniently at the highway. But exploring the Ohau Range, on the lake’s western shore, was on our mind. The goal was to reach the numerous tarns that dot […]
Dennis Radermacher

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.

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