New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
New Zealand North Island
Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ) – great views from a steep hike
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree. Â
Malaysia Langkawi
Gunung Machinchang – a steep climb rewards with stunning Langkawi views
A steep hike up to to the top of Gunung Machinchang (701m asl), the second highest mountain in Langkawi.Â
New Zealand South Island
Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.
New Zealand South Island
Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)
A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.
New Zealand South Island
Routeburn Track in two days
The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes.Â
New Zealand South Island
Ben Lomond (Queenstown)
Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards – on a clear day – with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).
New Zealand South Island
Lake Alta (The Remarkables)
A return walk to the picturesque Lake Alta in The Remarkables. A rather dull ski service trail for the first half of the hike eventually becomes a charming alpine walking trail.
New Zealand South Island
Shadow Basin Lookout (The Remarkables)
A steep and mostly off-track hike in The Remarkables to Shadow Basin Lookout, returning via Alta Lake. Stunning views over Queenstown from the ridge-top lookout.
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
A return walk along Fortress Ridge; at the end there are stunning views of Lockleys Pylon, and down the Grose Valley to Mount Bank and Docker Head. A side-trip takes you down to Fortress Creek.