What a difference a day makes, or in this case 2. I took these photographs 2 days apart at the same time each morning! Ok I will stop talking about the weather, but seriously, if anybody is planning a trip to New Zealand, prepare to be flexible with your plans as they may change a … More What a difference a day makes
A number of people had recommended the Muller Hut track in Mt Cook. However at this time of year crampons and an ice axe are recommended so it became ruled out for me. However I ventured up the track anyway to see just how far I could get without them! The track starts on the flat … More Leaving one undone
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is home to a lot of mountains! There are 27 mountains over 3050m in New Zealand and 22 of those are here. The highest is Mt Cook at 3755m. In fact it’s the highest in Australasia. It’s name in Maori is Aoraki, meaning Cloud Piercer, seems far more apt than the … More Piercing the clouds
There is something humbling about the weather determining your plans. I have decided that I cannot fight it so instead will embrace it. After a few days with my feet up and my mouth full of cake in Queenstown it was time to get on the move or rather try again to go to Mt … More Many Shades of Grey
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