tristan riley

… Lake Aorere, or “Heart Lake” could be a romantic spot, if the weather wasn’t so generally bad. It’s a cute, heart shaped lake, nestled between Beautiful and Ugly Rivers, on the main divide between rivers draining east and west, tucked below shapely Center Mountain and rugged Mt Dommett. Luckily my heart was bursting with [...]

Home of the Gods! Mount Olympus glows purple in evening light, bare rock, often wreathed in cloud. Zeus wasn’t home when I visited, a long and steep climb up from the Clark River. Famous for Lord of the Rings filming, there are great views. Its the part of the film where the fellowship are setting [...]