Hauhungatahi and Te Tatau Pounamu Wilderness Areas, Tongariro National Park WHEN NEW ZEALAND’S first national park was established at Tongariro in the late 19th century, access was long and difficult, and facilities practically non-existent. That didn’t stop a small trickle of intrepid tourists from visiting the famed volcanoes. By the early 20th century, with the number of […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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