Hiking through the Motatapu Valley was as beautiful as it was challenging as I hiked to Queenstown.

The temperatures soared as I climbed mountains and hiked along beautiful lakes into Wanaka.

The Te Araroa followed the canals between Lakes Tekapo, Pukaki, and Ohau with stunning views of Mt. Cook.

Tom’s back on trail as we climb through beautiful country to Stag Saddle, the highest point on the Te Araroa.

This Te Araroa section between two mighty and uncrossable rivers​ was surprisingly beautiful and wild.