A night off the volcanic ant trail The ants were marching. That was all I could think as I was walking up to Mangatepopo Hut. Since my last trip to Tongariro National Park the track had become a lot wider and busier. Luckily there are ways to avoid the buzz. A friend and I had found […]
About the author
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.
Kaimanawa Circuit (Sharp Cone and Mt Urchin), Kaimanawa Forest Park
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