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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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Mt Potts: A Winter Loop in Hakatere Conservation Area
If you are looking for an incredible winter backcountry mission near Christchurch, tramping Mt Potts in the Hakatere Conservation Park should be right at the top of your list. When an airline luggage mishap leaves you stranded at the airport without your alpine gear, this stunning 4-day loop via Mystery Lake, Potts Hut, and Boundary…
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Cameron Valley to Ashburton Glacier: A Trans- Alpine Tramping Trip.
Traversing the Ashburton Glacier in Hakatere Conservation Park stands out as one of my more memorable and exhilarating tramps in New Zealand. Interestingly, this trip started as a backup plan. We were waiting for the Clyde River levels to drop so we could attempt to tramp into the legendary Garden of Eden ice plateau. Instead,…
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🌴 ‘Take Action for Nature’ – Conservation Week 2023
Caitlands Conservation Week The story of a week at the Caitlands working on conservation measures such as tree planting and weeding. You’ve planted a ‘Penguin Forest’ The comment from one of my work colleagues after she heard about the volunteer work I had done over the weekend in the Catlins was, ‘you’ve planted a ‘Penguin…
