tristan riley

13 day traverse from Jacksons Bay, South Westland, to Milford Sound via Cascade River, Red Hills, Big Bay, Kaipo River, Harrison River. Accompanied by super tramping partner Guy Nicholls. Day 1 Hitchhiked to Arawhata Bridge and walked 4 1/2 hours along the Jackson River road, with a side trip to a lake. Martyr Homestead and [...]

One of Matt’s favorites- a shortish jaunt up a lovely stream into rugged, rounded tops; over to Lake Roe on the Dusky track; then a blast through the Dusky and trudge over the powerline road from Lake Manapouri back to the Borland road. Day 1 – Drive along the southland coast then inland to Borland. [...]