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A Guide to Mt Somers
Mt Somers (Te Kiekie) lies nestled in the scenic foothills of the Southern Alps and serves as the gateway to the stunning Hakatere Conservation Park. Interestingly, Mt Somers is an extinct volcano, and its volcanic origin shows in its fascinating geology. There are visible faultlines & cooling fractures—jagged pillars have been formed by the cooling…
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Mount Thomas: A Complete Guide
Mount Thomas lies nestled in the scenic foothills of the Southern Alps. Much like its neighbors, Mt Somers and Mt Oxford, it is a highly popular Canterbury day walk that also offers brilliant opportunities for easy, front-country overnight tramping trips. Best of all? It’s just a short, easy drive from Christchurch, making it the perfect…
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A Snowy Mt Oxford & Lower Salmon Creek Biv Loop
The Canterbury Foothills such as Mt Oxford, Mt Thomas and Mt Somers offer some of the best front-country tramping in New Zealand, especially when a sudden winter storm turns the ridges into a magical winter wonderland. After spotting a perfect weather window paired with cheap flights to Christchurch, I jumped at the opportunity for a…
