Alpine Adventures: Tararua tramping pictures

The Southern Crossing of the Tararua Range can go from a fairytale Lord of the Rings style hike to a literal deathtrap. Andrew Bonallack set out to experience the three-day crossing from Otaki Forks to Kaitoke and took these photos.

The Tararua Ranges, looking north-east, photographed near Alpha Peak on the Southern Crossing trail.  Photo: Andrew Bonallack

Image 1 of 11: The Tararua Ranges, looking north-east, photographed near Alpha Peak on the Southern Crossing trail. Photo: Andrew Bonallack