The Miller and Mankelow families enjoyed some late-season snow flurries at Waihohonu Hut while walking the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

Gill Smith and Jacqui Hickman walked the Heaphy Track and enjoyed crossing the new Lewis River Bridge. “We really enjoyed this Great Walk,” said Jacqui.

Hannah Searle walked the Routeburn Track. “The experience was nothing short of enchanting,” she said. “My favourite part was the ever-changing scenery. It went from dense, lush forests to open meadows and crystal-clear lakes. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down and truly appreciate the beauty of nature.”

Brad Garfield and his son Jack were pleased to have reached Ruapane summit on Mt Pirongia on a very windy and stormy day.

Wolfgang Mann climbed Mt Angelus in Nelson Lakes National Park. “It was a fantastic day out – the patches of snow made the scenery look even more magical,” he said.

Tasha Oxford climbed the Glacier Burn Track near Glenorchy

Jude Bateup enjoyed the views of Mt Brewster on the way to Brewster Hut.

Jennifer Tregurtha visited Sylvia Tops at Lewis Pass on her first solo tramp. “All the articles in Wilderness this year about women going tramping solo were a big motivator for me to finally give it a go,” she said. “I loved it!”

Jess Hamilton, Colin Frewen and Alex Watson visited remote Super Cove on Fiordland’s Dusky Track.