Lying north of the inland expanses of the Lees Valley, the Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area covers 6750ha and boasts two huts. Both can be linked on a lovely two to three day circuit. From the 4WD access road, a marked route goes up the Ashley River, climbs onto the tops of Lilburne Hill (1405m), and […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
The trail of the tenacious
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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