The promise of submitting a photo to the Last Weekend pages enticed Maddy Hyland and her friend Addie Miller to walk up Rock Peak near Queenstown. Photo: Aroha Hyland

Hamish Stratford climbed Mt Isobel near Hanmer Springs on a lovely sunny day. Photo: Judith

Holly, Kerri and Alex Shanks enjoyed a stunning sunset from Rangiwahia Hut in Ruahine Forest Park. “We were all blown away by the perfect sunset so I’m hoping Holly and Alex will want to walk more now,” said mum Kerri. Photo: Kerri Shanks

Stewart Gibbon, Jo Kinley, Trudi Lowe-Gibbon and Dave Gibbon stopped at Angelus Hut en route to Hinapouri Tarns. Photo: Stewart Gibbon

Josie Anderson hiked to Alex Knob for a killer view of the Franz Josef Glacier. “It was a stunning day with amazing views of the coastline as well,” she said. Photo: Josie Anderson

Ada and Iris Ashby encountered the famous wild horses while walking the St James Track. Photo: Simon Ashby