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Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Mt Torlesse panorama.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Fabulous gorge scenery.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Godley Peak from small saddle on the ridge to Moorhouse Peak.

Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park
Sophia on the summit of Mt Sunday.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
The Rakaia River at the start.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
On our way down.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
I liked the small plants here casting small shadows.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
A panorama north.

Emily Hill & Lake Emily, Hakatere Conservation Park — Emily Hill & Lake Emily, Hakatere Conservation Park
Manuka Lake

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The Macfarlane Stream valley.

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
Lake Clearwater (the big one) and Lake Camp.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Nice contrast in this photo.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Looking back down the Porter River Valley

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park
These tarns looked better in afternoon light, so here they are on my way back.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway — Rakaia Gorge Walkway
The historic bridge at the start.

Dry Acheron Track, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Dry Acheron Track, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A side valley. You don't walk up here.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Things looked a lot different in early evening light. I didn't see any of these spurs and ridges in the morning.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury — Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury
The Rangitata River looking nice and blue in the afternoon.

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
Sophia backed by Lake Clearwater.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
Climbing higher...

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The southern end of the Craigieburn Range at the back.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Sophia stopping to admire the views south.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
You can just see my wife in the bottom left had corner. It was a reasonably satisfying scree run down this bit.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
The Pudding Hill Range looking different in the sun.

Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring) — Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring)
Looking north.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
On the way up through heath vegetation, the Canterbury Plains as backdrop.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Sophia looking towards the Arrowsmith Range.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Misty pretty much all the way down.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia posing on a pointy bit.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Attractive shrublands.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
The view east over Broken River Ski Field from Nervous Knob.

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
On our way back.

Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
The Harper Range bordering the Rangitata River.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
The summit...at last.

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Nicely coloured fuzzy plants on the way down Foggy Peak.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Our way down.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Sophia on the summit, with the Mount Hutt Range at back.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
Looking south-west from point 1571m. I wanted to get a look at that tarn (on the left).

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
The Rakaia River as it snakes its way over the Canterbury Plains. South Peak and the top of the ski fields out of frame to the right.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
A prominent mountain in the Southern Alps, possibly Mt D'Archiac (2875m).

Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
The view west from the summit of Black Mountain 1809m.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Looking towards the jumble of mountains around Lake Coleridge, with Mt Ida in the centre mid ground, and Mt Oakden, which we climbed the week before, behind Mt Ida.

Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury — Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury
Moody light to the north-east.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Panorama of the north end of Lake Coleridge.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
The Lees Valley and distant peaks. You could see what I think was the Kaikoura Range off to the right (east) out of frame. It was certainly a very prominent but distant mountain range whatever it was.

Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
A panorama from point 1608m.

Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Moody light over the Rangitata River.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
I liked this confluence of bulky ridges and peaks. A contact on Instragram identified the back peak as Mt Evans (2620m). It looks like quite a challenging climb. One for next time ;-)

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
A bit hazy to see clearly, but the coast is just discernible in the distance.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
You can see the way I took through the matagouri, centre right, bottom of screen. There was clearing along a fence line. I crossed Denny Stream and then headed left to walk by Lake Emma, which you can see.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Kowhai trees lined Redcliffe Stream.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Layers of ridges and peaks to the north-east.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
The Southern Alps at the back.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
View north from the summit of Little Mt Peel.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Gargarus, Mount Olympus and Mt Ida. I liked the long shadows from the trees in the paddocks.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
The tarn was extra green, glassy and reflective in the afternoon. On our way up we saw some cashed up tourists land next to the tarn in a helicopter, stay about 20 minutes and then get flown away. We were already above the snowline looking down on them, and the feeling of superiority I experienced was very satisfying.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
Nice lighting.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Walking on the Bus Stop Track / Mount Somers Track (South Face). The Winterslow Range peaking at at the back.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
A close up of peaks in the Craigieburn Range to the north.

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Sophia on the ridge between Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
Looking past point 1300m to distant peaks, possibly in the Craigieburn Range.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Emily Falls

Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Epic views from Mt Enys (2194m) over the lumpy topography east of Lake Coleridge.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Mt Taylor (2333m) somewhere at the back there.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The view from the ridge to the summit, looking towards the southern end of Lake Coleridge, mostly obscured by Kaka Hill.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Lumpy yellow tussock and pink scree slopes.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Looking south. It looks like the hills are working hard to hold the cloud back.

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park
Junction Stream

Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park
We climbed Mt Potts a few years ago.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Godley Peak

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Looking roughly WSW from a knoll near the summit. The next few photos are from this spot.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Many snowy peaks to the north. A follower on Instagram said this was like looking at a menu at a nice restaurant when you're starving. I replied that some of these meals might be a bit big for me.

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Various tributaries of Dry Stream.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
The Craigieburn Valley Ski Field to the left. There are a number of private member's only ski fields in this range. They are small scale affairs and do not make their own snow, so in a dry/warm year they might not open at all.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Mt Somers on the drive in. The cloud started to close in mid morning.

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A panorama of snowy peaks to the east and south-east.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
One of my favourite shots from the day, a panorama from the summit of Mt Potts looking north towards Mt Arrowsmith.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Afternoon light was accentuating the braids of the Rakaia River.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
Ben McLeod Range and Rangitata River.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
More shots of those wrinkly mountains! This time with bonus red plants in the foreground.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury — Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury
A panorama from our lunch spot.

Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
There was an unofficial side trip to visit this waterfall and views further down the creek over the edge of another waterfall.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Sophia on the summit of Steepface Hill (1876m).

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Walking along to Nervous Knob.

Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Lake Clearwater and Lake Camp.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
I liked this aesthetic of rocks and snow, with the braided Rakaia River in the mid ground.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Looking up towards Arthur's Pass as mist cleared from the valley. Bit of zoom required for this shot.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
Looking towards the Main Divide.

Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range — Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range
Pudding Hill Range

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Mount Hutt Range. Also, the Ben More Range a distant left.

Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking over point 1877m to the Arrowsmith Range, amongst other ranges.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Sophia near the summit with the Birdwood Range in the background.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking south from the summit.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Mid Hill to the right, and the Grey Range left.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Lots of speargrass here.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
First look at the what I presume are The Pinnacles.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
On our way down.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Looking NNE with the Craigieburn Range to the left, Purple Hill centre right, and Broken Hill to the right.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Looking out towards Cloudy Hill and behind, the Craigieburn Range.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Looking roughly north-west. Our return route is visible on the side of the valley below.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
A panorama of The Pinnacles, on the north side of Mt Somers.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Woolshed Creek has carved out this gorge.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Climbing above the snowline.

Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Mt Potts (left, rear), which we climbed last year.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Looking up at Castle Hill Peak.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Foggy Peak

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Very interesting light as we descended Big Ben.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Mt Sinclair's tarn and point 2061m.

Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range — Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range
South Peak (2081m). The Mount Hutt ski field is to the right.

Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Southern Alps and Rangitata River.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
A panorama to the north.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Ferns!

Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Guy Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Great lumpy topography to the north-west.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Despite shooting straight into the sun this photo turned out nicely.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Red hill centre left, and Blue Hill far left. The Torlesse Range including Castle Hill Peak to the right.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway — Rakaia Gorge Walkway
The Upper Rakaia Gorge from the lookout, with the Mt Hutt Range in cloud.

Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Looking south-east. The low summit is to the right. Lakes Clearwater, Camp and Emma a distant centre.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon again. I liked the contrast of green and grey on the slope in the foreground.

Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Cloudy Hill and the Craigieburn Range at the back.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
A somewhat distant Arrowsmith Range, peaking at 2780m. I think we are looking up the Cameron Valley here, and there's a hut at the end that we might visit one day. Pretty spectacular location from what I've seen online.

Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Cloudy Peak Range was prominent.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Very rugged scenery on this south-eastern side.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Looking up the Harper Valley.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Looking back up Morgan Stream.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Sophia ascending the last bit to the summit.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Looking back down the gorge.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
I think this shot accurately represents the terrain on the lower slopes. Definitely scrambling required, but we are definitely not mountain climbers so manageable for any experienced tramper.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
We followed this fence line part of the way back.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
The summit trig on Little Mt Peel.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon panorama.

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
Sophia taking a picture of Mt D'Archiac (2,875m). It's a good looking mountain.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Sophia backed by Gargarus, 1655m. This mountain can also be climbed in a day trip.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
A wide panorama of the Torless Range (to the left) and other high peaks in the distance.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The tops were quite snowy.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Views ENE.

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
Lake Emma and Lake Roundabout.

Donald Hill via Turtons Saddle, Canterbury — Donald Hill via Turtons Saddle, Canterbury
The Rakaia and Wilberforce River Valleys.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
The view north from the summit.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Mt Hutt Range

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Given I was on a solo mission, I don't carry a tripod, and Middle Mt Peel is a pretty smooth mountain, I probably deserve points for effort for this shot of me 'acting natural', backed by Little Mt Peel.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Lumpy tussock grass near the summit.

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Ghost Creek

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The Dry Acheron Stream, and Mount Hutt Range at the back.

Mt Barrosa Summit Track (or Barossa), Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Barrosa Summit Track (or Barossa), Hakatere Conservation Park
Panorama from the summit. I almost couldn't get this shot due to very strong winds, but the software in my phone managed to compensate for all my shaking.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
A panorama of the Waimakariri River Valley.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Looking east.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
A bit of snow and ice on high ground.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking towards the alps and the Upper Rangitata Valley, and perhaps Havelock River.

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park
Long Creek and Mt Packard to the left. Loved the patchy shadows.

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
The Ryton Valley, with Lake Coleridge in the background.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Climbing the easy ridge to the summit.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Mt Winterslow (1700m).

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The Dry Acheron Stream, and Mount Hutt Range at the back.

Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
The confluence of the Rangitata, Havelock and Clyde rivers.

Trig M from Starvation Gully, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M from Starvation Gully, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon and Mt Lyndon.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
I do like these smooth scree slopes. A bit moon like.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
On the drive in.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
A panorama of wrinkly mountains.

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Sophia looking back towards the scenery at the north end of Lake Coleridge. She actually couldn't face forward because the wind was too strong.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
At the beginning of the steep, and on this day rather muddy and slippery, initial climb from farmland. The Mount Hutt Range as backdrop.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Sophia visible on a ridge, taken on our way down.

Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking back up my descent route. It was a very atmospheric section of the route, what with the babbling streams and increasing amounts of vegetation (after all that rock on the tops).

Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury — Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury
Mt Binser to the right, and the Waimakariri River winding past it.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
On our way up a spur to join the ridge to the summit.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
The Old Man Range

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
A panorama south.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
A very nice green tarn there in the basin, with shadows making nice patterns on the smooth scree slopes.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
Soft afternoon light as I approached Steepface Hill again.

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
One of my favourite shots of the morning. Nice light and lots of topography, including the Castle Hill Rocks centre right.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
A close up of the impressive Mt Olympus. This is now on the hit list, although it's a long climb from any direction.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway — Rakaia Gorge Walkway
The Rakaia River snaking it's way east.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
A close up of the Rangitata.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Point 1664 and the Swin River South Branch.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
Looking east.

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Getting up higher hear. The Mount Hutt Range at the back.

The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park — The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park
Mt Potts from the summit.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
A panorama looking roughly east. The low summit obscuring part of Lake Coleridge.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
One of my favourite shots of the day. Sophia in the foreground and the impressive Ben McLeod Range in the background.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
The Rakaia River, and in the background the Big Ben Range.

The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park — The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Southern Alps from the summit of The Pyramid (1748m). The Clyde and Havelock Rivers flow into the Rangitata here.

Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The northern end of Lake Lyndon.

Donald Hill via Turtons Saddle, Canterbury — Donald Hill via Turtons Saddle, Canterbury
The Rakaia and Wilberforce River Valleys.

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A panorama of the Craigieburn Range from Foggy Peak.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
A panorama from the Clent Hills on the left, to Mt Somers on the right, and Mt Taylor and other high peaks in the centre.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Climbing steeply up the last section to the summit. Slow going at times.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
A fairly epic panorama of the Southern Alps viewed from an icy Lake Camp, at the start of the walk.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury — Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury
A little bit of zoom in this shot of the Rangitata Gorge. Harper Range at the back.

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Mt Torlesse and the Kowai River Valley. Loved the colours and textures in these hills.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Not sure if this photo works, but I was trying to show the various layers of mountains into the distance.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
A panorama looking west.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Panorama east.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Sophia admiring the view over Lake Coleridge.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
Looking back at Steepface Hill (right).

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Returning down the Swin River South Branch.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Crossing Morgan Stream near its junction with Woolshed Creek.

Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range
The area around Castle Village. If you look closely you can see various rocky outcrops for which the area is famous. Castle Hill itself is in shadow on the right.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
There were clouds to the north all day. one reason we chose this southerly walk.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Sophia having lunch. Red Hill, which we climbed the week before, is to her left in the background.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
A fairly epic panorama of the Rakaia River Valley.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Terrible Gully. After big storms this can become a river of rocks.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Back into lush forest.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
The Pudding Hill Range

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park
The big tarn near Lagoon Saddle.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Rugged mountains to the south-west.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Continuing up the valley.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — 1070790
Walking from the low summit to the high summit of Mt Potts.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
I thought the valley walk back would be a bit boring but I was wrong about that. Plus it was a nice change to walk on a vehicle track. (This track was significantly washed out in places.)

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A jumble of topography looking towards Lake Coleridge.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Looking back down the valley.

Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury — Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury
Historic Possumers Hut.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
I very much liked the pattern of these heath plants.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
A calming scene on Lake Emma, with a historic hut to the right.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Morgan Stream (left) and another unnamed tributary of Woolshed Creek tumble down towards the main canyon/gorge.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
A panorama of Little Mt Peel viewed from Middle Mt Peel.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia backed by a few hills including Purple Hill to the left.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Sophia ascending steeply up the first big hillside: about 1000 vertical metres.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking north-west towards the alps over unnamed peaks in the same range.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Arrowsmith Range from point 1877m.

Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park
Fabulous sunset on our way back.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
It was cold and windy on the tops. We walked for a hundred or so metres south from point 1153m to another viewpoint with slightly clearer views. Sophia talked me out of visiting Mt Pukanui, another 1.5 km to the south-east.

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
A jumble of mountains the west

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
A panorama of Lake Coleridge and the Harper Valley. Mt Cotton centre.

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti taken on the drive out.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
The Arrowsmith Range in fading evening light.

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
A panorama of the Ashburton Lakes to the south.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Sophia contemplating the epic views towards Mt Arrowsmith from the summit of Mt Potts (2184m).

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
A panorama of the 10km still to go. I enjoyed the slight downhill gradient for a while, but the last few kilometres were tiring.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
Mt Olympus (2094m). It was an impressive sight, and was a surprise when I first laid eyes on it.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
Descending off the mountain.

Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury — Mt Grey / Maukatere Circuit, North Canterbury
More moody light to the north-east.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
The Pyramid (1748m) to the right. It looks more like a pyramid from the road.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
The Hogs Back Track enters the forest at the bottom of this hill, at which point you leave the track there to pass through the forest. You can see Mt Cheeseman top left.

Blue Hill Willis Peak Porters Loop, Craigieburns — Blue Hill Willis Peak Porters Loop, Craigieburns
Rugged and barren views from Willis Peak (1962m).

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
We ascended up this ridge.

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
A panorama north.

Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M via Coach Stream Track, Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon down there.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
A bit of zoom to capture the drama of mountains to the north west.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Looking roughly north over the Southern Alps.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
Looking out towards the Canterbury Plains from the summit.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Looking west as we descended towards Woolshed Creek Hut (out of frame to the right).

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Looking up the Wilberforce Valley.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
My route down about to be swallowed up by cloud.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A panorama over Lake Coleridge and surrounds, roughly west of Red Hill.

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Looking towards Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia River.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Leaving the summit. Lake Coleridge there in the mid ground.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia down there as we ascended to Mt Bruce.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway — Rakaia Gorge Walkway
Gaining a little height here with views back to the start and beyond.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Descending from point 2010m.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
Rangitata River from the Moorhouse Range

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
Atmospheric weather conditions. I guess technically that is always the case.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
The rocks at Castle Hill, and our target for the day, Mt Cloudsley, somewhere at the back. Viewed from the road on our drive in. This is probably a nicer scene in the lilac hues of very early morning, but the bright primary colours of this not so early morning were nice too. There's an easygoing walk around the rocks that we've not done yet, and I think the rocks are popular with climbers.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Cloud moving in in the evening.

Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range
A panorama south-west. Lake Coleridge a distant centre.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
A big panorama encompassing, from left to right, the Arrowsmith Range, Rakaia and Mathias Valleys, Ragged Range, Rolleston Range front and centre, and Wilberforce Valley.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
Intense colours as I walked towards Lake Emma. If only I'd been a bit earlier I could have photographed the whole lake in these colours.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Walking along the Kowai River. Getting close to the hut here.

Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range
A panorama west.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Various mountain ranges including Mt Taylor (2333m), the highest point in the Canterbury Foothills, and Mount Somers to the far right.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Great colours looking south.

Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park
These were the most fabulous looking speargrass I've ever seen. Some of them were well over my height.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Little Mt Peel viewed from Middle Mt Peel.

The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park — The Pyramid ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park
As I was looking at these mountains across the river I thought, it would be good to climb one of those, only to remember that we have - Black Mountain, centre left.

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
Panorama looking north west.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
It was anovelty having some tarns on the route. Not so many of these in the Canterbury Foothills. (Lewis Pass is a good area to go if you like tarns.)

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Continuing up the Swin River South Branch.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Cabbage trees lining Terrible Gully as it flows into the Rakaia River.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia climbing up steep snow covered scree sections. This was easier walking than over tussock, at least with our walking poles.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Crossing Morgan Stream near its junction with Woolshed Creek.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
A wide panorama of Lake Coleridge.

Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track — Mt Guy & Lake Clearwater Circuit Track
Back at the start of the walk here, looking towards Mt Potts, on the right, which we climbed in spring.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Looking back at the Swin River South Branch.

Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Sunday Track, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking up the Havelock River.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
One here from autumn 2023 as I climbed Steepface Hill. I liked the bright colours.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
I very much liked this spot, and this was probably the best lighting and colours on the day.

Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring) — Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring)
A small Sophia on the ridge that leads to the summit, top right.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
Tussock grass creates nice lumpy shapes under the snow.

Blue Hill Willis Peak Porters Loop, Craigieburns — Blue Hill Willis Peak Porters Loop, Craigieburns
Panorama from the summit of Blue Hill. Red Hill on the far left, The Mount Hutt Range centre left on the other side of the Rakaia, and of course Lake Coleridge on the right.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
View north-west from Little Mt Peel.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia and me on the summit. Photo taken by Earl, the only other tramper on the mountain that day.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
The tors made for an interesting shot here I think.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
The Rakaia River shining in the sun.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Godley Peak centre right and nearby Moorhouse Peak further right.

Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Lake Lyndon

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
Panorama looking north west.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Sophia posing for me in front of the Wilberforce Valley. These views were a definite highlight of the walk.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Junction peak (left) and Back peak (right).

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
An epic panorama of the Rangitata River and surrounds from near point 1153m on the Moorhouse Range.

Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury — Purple Hill from Lake Pearson, Canterbury
Sophia admiring the view over Lake Pearson towards the Craigieburns from the summit of Purple Hill (1680m).

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
The view west.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The final ascent to Red Hill.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
My favourite panorama of the day. Mt Catherine centre right.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Looking west as I descended off the summit.

Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring) — Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring)
A panorama of other high peaks in the Torlesse Range from the summit.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Rakaia and Wilberforce Rivers from the summit of Black Hill (2067m).

Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ — Mt Alford Track, Canterbury NZ
Coming off the summit.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Very near the summit here. That's Packard Peak (2066m) at the back (I think).

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
A veery wide panorama of the Puketeraki Range. The highest point, Chest Peak, is the first of the high peaks, and the range stretches off camera to the north. You tend not to see so many forested hills like this in the area. It reminded me just a little of Eastern Australia's mostly forested hills.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Looking back along the final ridge to the summit.

Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Cheeseman from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
Looking north.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area

Castle Hill Peak and Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
I would occasionally get a break in the clouds. Looking back here towards Balmacaan Stream from a spur leading to the summit of Mt Harper.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Cliffs at the head of the valley.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Sophia on the summit of Mt Somers 1688m.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The Craigieburn Range

Trig M from Starvation Gully, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Trig M from Starvation Gully, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
I liked this patchwork of scree, tussock and snow.

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
On our way down.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Very wide panorama from the summit of Black Hill.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Mist was coming in and out so I was constantly grabbing my camera to take pictures of this scene as it cleared.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Two four wheel drive vehicles came along the dry riverbed, probably from a hunting trip. This rugged valley provided good views for much of the walk.

Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Black Mountain, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
A big panorama fitting in all of the big mountains to the west.

Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Lyndon ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Beautiful white flowers at the northern end of Lake Lyndon. Without a permanent stream feeding the lake the water level changes a lot with snow melt and rain. When it drops it exposes land that is quickly populated by quite rare plants. Some of these are endangered. They are hardy, but sensitive to being trodden on.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Sophia taking pictures from nearby the summit.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Setting off from the summit with peaks to the north in the Craigieburn Range beginning to emerge from behind cloud.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Looking south towards the Canterbury Plains. I think that is Mt Somers at the back.

Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Potts Circuit, Canterbury
Sophia backed by the Southern Alps and Havelock River.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
Sophia backed by the Southern Alps. I forget exactly where this was, but it's not on the summit. A friend said Sophia looks like she just landed here from somewhere, perhaps after a gymnastics routine.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
I really liked these pointy hills.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Moorhouse Range

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
It was like being in an airplane.

Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area — Moorhouse Range Tops, Tenahaun Conservation Area
I'm not used to seeing cabbage trees in the snow.

Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range — Scotts Saddle Track, Mount Hutt Range
Just after the junction with the Ridge Track.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Getting up high here.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
A panorama of the area around upper Woolshed Creek (left) and Morgan Stream (right).

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
Climbing the ridge to the summit. The hard work is over by this point.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Nice sky on the way up. The Rakaia Valley down there, at the confluence of the Rakaia and Wilberforce Rivers.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Colourful bushes adding to the aesthetic.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
Sophia backed by the Canterbury Plains. The Port Hills are visible in the distance.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
The Torlesse Range brooding below grey clouds.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Looking west from the summit of Mt Taylor 2333m.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Woolshed Creek Hut down there, backed by unnamed peaks in the Winterslow Range.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Very rugged around one of the forks of the Swin River South Branch.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Sophia just visible at the bottom.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
Views south-west from just a bit past the summit.

Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park
Patchy shadows and great colours on the Taylor Range.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
Panorama to the north-west.

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Colourful alpine plants and then Little Mt Peel.

Mt Barrosa Summit Track (or Barossa), Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Barrosa Summit Track (or Barossa), Hakatere Conservation Park
Sophia having lunch on the summit. Mt Taylor over there somewhere.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Castle Hill Peak and Red Peak from the summit of Mt Torlesse (1961m).

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
My attempt at an artistic shot of mist over the Porter River.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
Our outward route travelled above these impressive bluffs. I didn't know then how attractive this would look on our way back along the Miners Track.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
Nice topography to the north-west.

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A few wisps of cloud moving in.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
We walked to a small rocky outcrop to get enough shelter to eat lunch. The summit offered no protection at all from gale force winds.

Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ — Peak Hill ascent, Canterbury NZ
Sophia standing on point 1096m, our turnaround point and where we had lunch.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
My first look at the Arrowsmith Range as I emerged out of the clag.

Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury — Mt Hutt via Steepface Hill, Canterbury
Now I know why they are called vegetable sheep. I've only ever seen quite small examples before, but this one could be mistaken for a giant wooly sheep!

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
Looking down the Harper Valley over lumpy tussock grass.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Hamilton Creek and the Harper River Valley.

Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area — Woolshed Creek Hut Circuit, Mt Somers area
The area around upper Woolshed Creek (left) and Morgan Stream (right).

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
Looking back at the summit from a short photography side trip I took along the ridge.

Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Cloudsley via Long Spur, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia with clouds swirling around behind her.

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
I think the more distant peaks might be the Craigieburn Range.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
Looking down Boundary Creek, although I guess there wasn't much water higher up.

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park
Lots of smaller tarns on the way up. The ground was boggy in places despite a warm dry spell.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury — Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury
The Rangitata Gorge in mid afternoon light.

Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve — Little Mt Peel Circuit, Peel Forest Scenic Reserve
A nice flower I've not seen before. not sure if it is native.

Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Big Ben via Dry Acheron Stream, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
The Mount Hutt Range, peaking at 2185m (Mt Hutt itself).

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
The Thumbs, viewed from the summit of Mt Sinclair (2065m). The tallest is 2546m.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Pinnacles Hut

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
The final climb to the summit.

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
More of The Pinnacles.

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
A wide panorama of the area around Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia Valley.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
An atmospheric shot of the Wilberforce Valley as we descended. (A change in lighting necessitated a bunch more shots on the way down, obviously.)

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
The views of the Wilberforce Valley from early on in the walk. You know a walk is going to be good when the views are like this at the bottom of the mountain.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
More broken views.

Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area — Coal Hill Track, Mt Peel Conservation Area
Looking north-east over the Moorhouse Range in the mid ground.

Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury — Mt Oakden ascent, Canterbury
The Wilberforce Valley

Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury — Mt Somers & Pinnacles Circuit, Canterbury
Looking west.

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Vegetable sheep I think. There were lots in this spot. Very cool.

Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Hamilton Peak & Nervous Knob Circuit, Craigieburn Range
Me on Nervous Knob (1820m). It looks like they tow people up here to ski, and I wonder if that is where it got its name from.

Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Castle Hill Peak Circuit via Mt Plenty, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Dry Stream

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia on the summit of Mt Bruce backed by the Black Range, and behind these the Craigieburn Range, with the Grey Range to the right. These scree slopes mixed with colourful forest and tussock are very exotic for me: we have nothing like this back in Australia. I took more photos in other directions (more variety of angles possible) but I very much liked this aspect.

Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Harper Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Rangitata River. Another shot I took on a short detour off the main route.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
Black Peak (2061m) to the right.

Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury — Mt Taylor ascent, Canterbury
A ridge leading to Mt Catherine, although I don't think the peak is in shot.

Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring) — Castle Hill Peak via Foggy Peak (in spring)
Sophia liked this picture of her. Taken on the summit.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
It wasn't until the afternoon that I got a clear shot of Mt Sugarloaf. Lake Heron is mostly hidden behind it.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
Lots of ferns on the way down.

Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range — Godley Peak & Moorhouse Peak via Homestead Hill, Palmer Range
Leaving the summit.

Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ — Mt Harper & Cairn Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park NZ
Ben McLeod Range and Rangitata River.

Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Mt Torlesse ascent, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
My way up on the left.

Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range — Mt Enys & Mt Cloudsley Circuit, Craigieburn Range
The Rakaia River can be seen in the distance.

Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park — Black Hill Circuit, Hakatere Conservation Park
The view from Turtons Saddle back down Glenrock Stream.

Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream — Rat Hill via Redcliffe Stream
A panorama of the Black Hill Range.

Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve — Mt Somers from Sharplin Falls Reserve
There was a lot of fog down on the Canterbury Plains, and I thought this particular angle made for an interesting shot.

Mid Hill via Lagoon Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park

Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Red Hill via Porter River, Korowait/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Interesting clouds back down the valley.

Rangitata Gorge on the Tenahaun Track, Canterbury

Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ — Mt Peel via Middle & Little Mt Peel, Canterbury NZ
Panorama north from Little Mt Peel.

Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range — Mt Izard from Texas Flat, Craigieburn Range
As many snowy ridgelines as I could fit in frame.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Views north from the summit.

Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ — Steepface Hill ascent, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury NZ
The view from point 1488m. The summit to the right.

Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine to 1877m, Hakatere Conservation Park
A panorama to the north.

Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park — Mt Catherine via south ridge, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Black Hill Range at the back. I climbed Black Hill early in the year (in winter).

Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park — Mt Bruce Circuit, Craigieburn Forest Park
Sophia backed by peaks in Arthur's Pass National Park.

Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park — Ben More Tops Circuit, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Nice muted colours here looking towards the Torlesse Range. The Coach Stream Route to Trig M is down there, and that's a nice moderate sized walk.

Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park — Mt Sinclair ascent, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Soft light on Mt Potts and The Pyramid across the Rangitata River, both of which we've climbed before.

Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area — Mt Oxford Loop, Oxford Forest Conservation Area
The Torlesse Range.