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Exploring Ferny Gair: Lake Alexander Hut and beyond
Navigating Access: The Teme River vs. Private Land After a trip to Ferny Gair a few months ago to find the elusive “dinosaur cave,” I was itching to return to explore the southern part of the conservation area including Lake Alexander and Ferny Gair peak itself. Access in this region can be tricky. A long-standing…
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Leatham Circuit: Dolphins, Dinosaurs, and Magic
Camping at Onamalutu “Dolphins!” shouted a crew member as we travelled through the Marlborough Sounds on the Interislander. I sprinted over to the railing as dolphins are one of my favourite animals and saw a huge pod of dolphins swimming joyfully alongside the ferry. Just magical! This seemed like a good start to our 5…