Hike report


Zampa tarn via Trovatore (Lewis Pass)

This time, it was just me and Carmela. We’ve been tramping together for a while, but it had never been just the two of us. We picked a tramp to Zampa Tops as the forecast…




Upper Nina Biv + camping at Nina Valley

Me, my partner, and our 4-year-old kid, Elliot, went on a wee adventure to Nina Valley. It’s not just home to the popular Nina Hut but also has many hidden hideaways with secluded spots for…



Mt Bruce in Arthur’s Pass

Mt Bruce is a moderate day trip in Arthur’s Pass, perfect for those looking to progress beyond marked tracks into more adventurous – yet still relatively safe and straightforward – terrain. The “traditional” route to…




Mt Philistine – the easy way

In 2022, I climbed Mt Philistine for the first time. We took the route that goes directly through Warnocks Bluff, a well-trodden and even vaguely marked path heading straight up through the bluffs. This section…