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Gosling Hut, Marlborough: A Trip in the Raglan Range
After Tony and I finished the Lees-Hellfire Circuit, we discovered that our good-weather window was going to continue for a few more days. Naturally, we decided to make the most of it with a trip into Gosling Hut. We decided to have another attempt at climbing Bounds Peak, which we had tried to climb earlier…
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Tramping to Sawcut Gorge & The Zoo: Marlborough
Sawcut Gorge and the mysterious area known as “The Zoo” had been on my tramping list for years. Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes, this spectacular corner of the Seaward Kaikōura Range was closed for a long time. However, after spotting a track update in the Permolat group mentioning volunteer maintenance, followed by a Wilderness Magazine…
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Exploring Ferny Gair: Lake Alexander and beyond
If you’ve ever found yourself hunting for elusive backcountry spots off the beaten track, navigating “geographical embarrassment,” or frogmarching a hiking buddy up a 1,670-meter peak for 360-degree views, you’ll feel right at home in Ferny Gair Conservation Area. Lake Alexander in Ferny Gair Conservation Area is a hidden gem that many people have probably…
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Leatham Molesworth Route: A 5-day trip full of magic
Looking for an off-the-beaten-track backcountry adventure in New Zealand? The Leatham-Molesworth Route is a rugged, 5-day tramping route tucked away in Marlborough’s stunning Leatham Conservation Area. Covering roughly 100 km of marked through unmarked river valleys, scree slopes, and high-country saddles like Severn Saddle, this remote circuit offers wild alpine views, cozy Department of Conservation…
