Kokatahi, New Zealand
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Top Photography Spots in and near Kokatahi
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Castle Hill, New Zealand
Hike Mt. Cheeseman
9.9 mi / 4265.1 ft gainFollow the Hogsback Track until you reach the clearing just after the Waterfall Creek crossing. Hike through the clearing towards the toe of Mt Cheeseman's east ridge.Work your way up the ridge by linking a network of tussock slopes, ledges, scree slopes snow patches and crumbly rock. Eventually ...Read more -
Castle Hill, New Zealand
Hike and Climb at Castle Hill
3.52 miFollow the footpath from the car park. You will quickly arrive at Castle Hill, famous for it's incredible array of giant limestone formations. There is no official path so you are free to wander the maze of rocks. Look for arches and even signs of ancient Maori inhabitants. Its fun to climb among...Read more -
Springfield, New Zealand
Hike the Trig M Trail
4.02.1 mi / 1509.2 ft gainThe hiking trail first ascends a hillside to about 1,500 meters. It then follows the crest of a ridge in a southwest direction until you reach the "trig", a marker used in geographical survey. The maintained track ends here but hikers wanting more can continue traveling cross country to Rabbit Hi...Read more -
Springfield, New Zealand
Hike Foggy Peak and Castle Hill Peak
5.08.1 mi / 3280.8 ft gainPark in the gravel roadside parking area at the highpoint of Porters Pass. Follow the faint use path up the lower scree slopes of Foggy Peak northward towards the summit. Upon reaching the summit of Foggy Peak the alpine traverse to Castle Hill Peak becomes obvious. The hike between the two peaks...Read more -
Springfield, New Zealand
Hike to Foggy Peak Summit
5.02 mi / 3280.8 ft gainThe Foggy Peak trail is an unmarked path leading from the carpark at the top of Porters Pass to the summit of Foggy Peak. The clouds can get very low here so be sure to bring a GPS or be knowledgeable in the mountains. From the carpark just duck under the fence and head on up to the top. The way ...Read more -
Ashburton Lakes, New Zealand
Hike to the Summit of Mt Sunday
4.02.2 mi / 328.1 ft gainFrom the car park follow an old road track / stream bed until it narrows into a scenic walking track. Cross the swing bridge and ascend the south side of the mountain to its picturesque summit. Alpine views abound in all directions. It's easy to see why it was selected as a LOTR set location.This...Read more