Lucked in with glorious weather, epic views & knocked off 2 bucket list huts. Highlight of the year, so grateful… 2024 I’m coming for ya!

Perfectly timed photobomb by a Salvin's albatross during our 8-hour stop-over on the Bounty Islands. We got a lot of work done from deployments of satellite tags on Erect-crested penguins and drone surveys, to disease screening in albatrosses and penguins.

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay 💧🫧

Police investigating hut vandalism. Kirwans Hut in Victoria Forest Park near Reefton has been vandalised. The backcountry hut is only accessible via an advanced level tramping track. Read more: bit.ly/3uyQKey

Today the sound of the male chorus cicada is reaching peak volume, a sign that summer is coming to a close. With only a few weeks to find a mate, they are getting anxious as their songs crank up in unison. Once mated, their purpose in life is complete & the Autumn die off begins.

Evening light show

This piece of French Ridge Hut holds a special place in my heart and is among my favourite pieces created. I hope you can sense the emotions of this place through this piece!

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Fab coastal wander with a touch of Indian summer

Batteries recharged after a night in the hills! 🙌🏼

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South Temple Valley overnighter. Special because we got our 83 yr old friend & tramping (hiking) mentor out. It was just like old times & treasured by all.

Finally made it to this gem of a spot. Well worth the trip #bridalveilfallsnz #waikatonz #nz #kiwipics #purenewzealand #purenz #hiking #hikingnz #hikingadventures #trampingnz #outdoors #outdooradventures #outdoorphotography

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Mountains. Passes. Lakes. My trip in the Humboldts.

Got to camp out along Sudden Valley Stream last night. I love how you can find your own little spot in the Southern Alps. Had a kiwi call out approx. 5 m from my tent last night, such a treat! The photo is from this morning, looking back up the valley to the Polar Range.

'After receiving some unfortunate health news, Press reporter Martin van Beynen planned an adventure that would test his superb tramping skills. What could go wrong?' How not to walk Te Araroa thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350248…

Love from Leo - celeb fans lead to big jump in donations to conservation rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Kapakapanui Hut