Camping near the western edge of the plateau provides gorgeous sunset views across the ocean. Photo: LIGHTFORGE PHOTOGRAPHY // DENNIS RADERMACHER

Townson Tarn, Paparoa National Park

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Head beyond Buckland Peaks Hut to find amazing camping on a granite plateau or beside a large tarn.

Buckland Peaks is best described as a miniature version of Kahurangi’s Mt Owen. Its prominent granite features have an air of adventure and it offers sunset views across the Tasman Sea.  It’s approached with a 5km walk on a private farm track indicated with orange markers. Then, the track heads up through the bush. It’s […]
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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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