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Barrier Knob via Gertrude Saddle, Milford Sound
my favorites, NZ hikes, long hikes, Fiordland, Southland Mark Eaglesfield 01/06/2025 my favorites, NZ hikes, long hikes, Fiordland, Southland Mark Eaglesfield 01/06/2025

Barrier Knob via Gertrude Saddle, Milford Sound

Long hike, 30 minutes from Milford Sound & 90 from Te Anau.

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Western Japan
Japan Mark Eaglesfield 30/05/2025 Japan Mark Eaglesfield 30/05/2025

Western Japan

Urban scenes and temples in Kansai, Chūgoku, and Kyūshū.

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Animals of Japan
Japan, Animal roundups Mark Eaglesfield 29/05/2025 Japan, Animal roundups Mark Eaglesfield 29/05/2025

Animals of Japan

Cats, dogs, birds, and more.

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Hiking in Shikoku & Kyūshū, Japan
Japan Mark Eaglesfield 29/05/2025 Japan Mark Eaglesfield 29/05/2025

Hiking in Shikoku & Kyūshū, Japan

Shikoku: Yashima

Kyūshū: Mt. Unzen, Mt. Kaimon, Mt. Tsurumi

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Hiking in Honshū, Japan
Japan Mark Eaglesfield 28/05/2025 Japan Mark Eaglesfield 28/05/2025

Hiking in Honshū, Japan

Honshū: Mt. Nantai, Mt. Tsukuba, Mt. Takao, Arashi-yama (Kyōtō), Tsuwano Castle, Mt. Shizuki

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Mt Aso traverse, from Sensuikyo to Sanjo, Kyūshū
Japan, medium-length hikes, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 13/05/2025 Japan, medium-length hikes, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 13/05/2025

Mt Aso traverse, from Sensuikyo to Sanjo, Kyūshū

Medium-length hike, 15 minutes from Aso City.

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Mt Kujū via Makinoto Pass, Kyūshū
Japan, long hikes, active or dormant volcanoes, my favorites, snow Mark Eaglesfield 13/03/2025 Japan, long hikes, active or dormant volcanoes, my favorites, snow Mark Eaglesfield 13/03/2025

Mt Kujū via Makinoto Pass, Kyūshū

Long hike beside the Yamanami Highway, Kokonoe.

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Rangitoto, Auckland
short hikes, North Island, Auckland, NZ hikes, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 31/01/2025 short hikes, North Island, Auckland, NZ hikes, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 31/01/2025

Rangitoto, Auckland

Short hike on a volcanic island, 25 minutes by ferry from Auckland.

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Clevedon Scenic Reserve circuit, Auckland
NZ hikes, Auckland, short hikes, North Island Mark Eaglesfield 26/12/2024 NZ hikes, Auckland, short hikes, North Island Mark Eaglesfield 26/12/2024

Clevedon Scenic Reserve circuit, Auckland

Short hike 45 minutes southeast of downtown Auckland.

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Montana Heritage Trail, Auckland
North Island, short hikes, NZ hikes, Auckland Mark Eaglesfield 09/12/2024 North Island, short hikes, NZ hikes, Auckland Mark Eaglesfield 09/12/2024

Montana Heritage Trail, Auckland

Short hike in Waitākere Ranges, 30 minutes west of downtown Auckland.

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Animals & Outback Scenery, South Australia
Australia, Animal roundups Mark Eaglesfield 10/07/2024 Australia, Animal roundups Mark Eaglesfield 10/07/2024

Animals & Outback Scenery, South Australia

Native mammals & birds. Also some non-natives.

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Wilpena Pound hikes, South Australia
Australia Mark Eaglesfield 10/07/2024 Australia Mark Eaglesfield 10/07/2024

Wilpena Pound hikes, South Australia

Short hike (Wangara Lookout) & long one (St Mary Peak). Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders NP.

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Short hikes in South Australia
Australia Mark Eaglesfield 09/07/2024 Australia Mark Eaglesfield 09/07/2024

Short hikes in South Australia

The Dutchman’s Stern, near Quorn. Morialta Third Falls, Adelaide Hills. Hallett Cove & the Sugarloaf, Adelaide coast.

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Mt Taranaki summit, Inglewood
very long hikes, Taranaki, North Island, NZ hikes, snow, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 26/05/2024 very long hikes, Taranaki, North Island, NZ hikes, snow, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 26/05/2024

Mt Taranaki summit, Inglewood

Very long hike, 20 minutes from Inglewood & 30 from New Plymouth. Autumn ice.

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Pouakai Summit & Tarn, New Plymouth
long hikes, my favorites, North Island, NZ hikes, Taranaki Mark Eaglesfield 24/04/2024 long hikes, my favorites, North Island, NZ hikes, Taranaki Mark Eaglesfield 24/04/2024

Pouakai Summit & Tarn, New Plymouth

Long hike, 20 minutes from New Plymouth. Side-trip off Pouakai Circuit.

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Kapuni Loop & Wilkie’s Pools, Dawson Falls, Stratford
Taranaki, NZ hikes, short hikes, North Island, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 23/04/2024 Taranaki, NZ hikes, short hikes, North Island, active or dormant volcanoes Mark Eaglesfield 23/04/2024

Kapuni Loop & Wilkie’s Pools, Dawson Falls, Stratford

Short hike on Mt Taranaki, 30 minutes from Stratford & 60 from New Plymouth.

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Faust, Lewis Pass
NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, North Canterbury, Northern South Island Mark Eaglesfield 21/02/2024 NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, North Canterbury, Northern South Island Mark Eaglesfield 21/02/2024

Faust, Lewis Pass

Long hike near Lewis Pass. 30 minutes from Springs Junction, 45 from Hanmer Springs.

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Mt Haast, Springs Junction
my favorites, Northern South Island, medium-length hikes, NZ hikes, West Coast Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024 my favorites, Northern South Island, medium-length hikes, NZ hikes, West Coast Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024

Mt Haast, Springs Junction

Medium-length hike, 10 minutes from Springs Junction & 30 from Reefton.

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Upper Ōpuke circuit, Mt Hutt forest, Methven
NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024 NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024

Upper Ōpuke circuit, Mt Hutt forest, Methven

Short hike from Awa Awa Rata Reserve, 15 minutes from Methven.

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Lyttelton-Crater Rim circuit, Christchurch
Canterbury, NZ hikes, short hikes, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024 Canterbury, NZ hikes, short hikes, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024

Lyttelton-Crater Rim circuit, Christchurch

Short hike, accessible on foot from Lyttelton, Christchurch.

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