Franz Josef Glacier, on the west coast of New Zealand’s south island is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular glaciers available to the public anywhere in the world. My trip up it certainly didn’t disappoint and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the south island. If you can fit it in, you [...]

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Karori 3 hour rogaine

Friday, 6th April 2012 by
Our route... running in Richard's home town

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Abel Tasman coastal track

Monday, 2nd April 2012 by
Beach at Medland Bay campsite. Our tent was pitched just above the bayExploring the coast of Abel Tasman

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Sea kayaking at Abel Tasman National Park

Thursday, 29th March 2012 by
Paddling towards the arch at Abel Tasman Point.A lovely day on the water... ...with sting rays!

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45 river crossings before 11.30 am

Tuesday, 27th March 2012 by
Crossing Fox River for the third time.A day and a half tramping the Inland Pack Track in Paparoa National Park. Most of it spent standing in a cold river...

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Ascent of Mount Fox

Tuesday, 27th March 2012 by
First glimpse of the glacier through the cloud.Making the best of a wet day: 1040 metres of climb in a little over 2km!

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Tramping the Rees-Dart

Thursday, 22nd March 2012 by
The Dart Glacier.After a few days in Dunedin, we headed to Queenstown in search of adventure. We arranged a five day tramp at the North end of Lake Wakatipu, up the Rees Valley and back down the Dart. Day 1 saw us driven from Queenstown to Muddy Creek, the start of the track. As usual, we were [...]

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Dunedin – Sealife Central

Thursday, 22nd March 2012 by
A white-capped albatross.A visit to Dunedin always comes with interesting seabirds...

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