by Jub | May 5, 2025
Gunsight Pass (Canterbury) is not for the faint-hearted, with a steep climb and descent of a small pass with peaks towering either side. It goes good though, and the feeling of accomplishment afterward can’t be beat. This post will give you all the details you...
by Jub | Apr 28, 2025
Starting close to Ohau Lodge, this loop to Dumb-Bell Lake has a bit of everything, from cruisey bike trail (A2O), some of the Te Araroa, off-route hiking, and the Ohau Ski Field Road. Views involve lakes (Dumb-Bell & Oahu), tarns, mountains, ridgelines, and...
by Jub | Apr 11, 2025
The first time I came across Mount Titiroa was when it was part of the 2023 GODZone Adventure Race. Social media photos of the ridgeline and summit looking like it was covered in snow got many talking. I finally got to see it for myself in April 2025. After reading...
by Jub | Feb 16, 2025
If you’re looking for some amazing Glenorchy hikes you don’t need to look hard. There are a couple of Glenorchy walks on the easier end of the spectrum and a host of hikes in Glenorchy that are a good challenge, even for experienced and skilled hikers....
by Jub | Feb 16, 2025
There are two Black Peak’s you can hike to in Otago. This post will focus on the Black Peak near Glenorchy, not the Wanaka Black Peak. This post will give you all the details you need to know about heading up to Black Peak, 1989 metres above sea level. This is...
by Jub | Jan 19, 2025
If you’re looking for a challenging peak to reach, which offers some exposure, epic views, and a place not many reach…you might want to hike to Mount Larkins, 2300 metres above sea level. You should do it as an overnighter (two Hut options), but if need be...
