Peak District - Hathersage to Edale

November 2021

A nice long day connecting Hathersage and Edale train stations via Stanage Edge, Bamford Edge, Win Hill, Crookstone Knoll and down to Edale from Ringing Roger

Fiordland - The Hollyford

August 2021

Originally planned to attempt an FKT on the Hollyford and Pyke loop. Foiled by Fiordland weather, we instead retraced our steps back up the Hollyford

Kaikoura - Hapuku Valley and Mt Fyffe

May 2021

A 4 day hike near Kaikoura as part of a week long holiday in the area. Interesting to see lots of evidence remaining of the 2016 earthquake

Fiordland - U, Glade and Dore Passes

March 2021

A 3 day tramp a long time in the planning, traversing 3 passes in northern Fiordland. Being mostly off-track, this was a good challenge. We enjoyed almost perfect weather, making this a very rewarding adventure

Otago, Southland and Canterbury Cycle Tour

February 2021

2 weeks cycle touring in the southern south island. I designed the route to combine as many of the New Zealand cycle trails in the area as possible. I was particularly impressed by the amount of historical information available on my route through trailside boards and exhibits. The enjoyment I got from learning about the history of the places I passed through was an unexpected bonus for the trip

A Snowy Surprise at Mount Somers

November 2020

A weekend explore of Mount Somers in Canterbury. We woke on Sunday morning to a surprise overnight snowfall

Ohau - Temple Stream, Maitland and Freehold Creeks Loop

February 2020

4 days sunny camping in the mountains north west of Lake Ohau. A mixture of beautiful alpine streams, barren rocky landscapes and high mountain lakes