This peak sits within Diamond Lake Conservation Area and is part of a distinctive rock mass sculpted by glaciers.

The view from the top is unparalleled. You can see Lake Wānaka and its largest islands (Mou Waho and Mou Tapu), the Motatapu and Matukituki river valleys and the Southern Alps. On a clear day, the distinctive profile of Tititea Mt Aspiring dominates the skyline to the west.

Unlike nearby Roy’s Peak, there is plenty of space at the summit to take a break and have a snack.

Missed yesterday’s feature? From rides that will take your breath away, to easy trails for first-timers, best-kept secrets and more, these 14 rides are sure to please.

You are walking on the Oaonui Track at the bridge shown. You are planning to walk to Waiaua Gorge Hut following the stream beds. What is the height difference for this walk?

Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer…

Winter is a time when we may find ourselves less motivated to head into the hills. But if you push through the discomfort, you’re sure to be rewarded with emptier huts and crisp mornings painting the sky solid blue. The following hacks will help you conquer the cold.

See our list of upcoming tramping events and activities across the motu. If you have an event you want to feature, email the details!

2 July: Outdoor Training New Zealand Auckland Branch meeting

Location: Point Chevalier Tennis Club, Auckland

The Auckland branch of OTNZ has an active committee, a manageable course schedule, and holds two monthly evening meetings to introduce new topics of interest and engage with the wider membership. More info.

2 July: Winter Hiking and Staying Safe in the Outdoors

Location: MD Outdoors, Nelson, 5:30-7:30pm

Special guest, Gideon, is a full-time practical risk management trainer with over 25 years spent operating in remote and demanding conditions.

The evening's discussion will leave you more confident, better prepared, and ready to take on winter backcountry travel. More info.

4-5 July: Outdoor Training NZ Survival Confidence

Location: Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

This two-day practical course is designed to provide participants with basic bushcraft survival skills (what you would need if you become lost in the New Zealand bush), including survival priorities and how to build a bivvy. More info.

17-18 July: MD Outdoors Nelson Film Festival

Location: Nelson

The film festival will be filled with door prizes, giveaways, competitions and epic films to inspire you and your family. Saturday night screening includes the awards night to announce the winners of this year's competition!

21 July: State of the Snowpack #1

Location: Further Faster, Christchurch, 6:30-8:30

State of the Snowpack Aotearoa is several evenings over winter, of honest, practical avalanche intelligence from people who spend their winters digging pits, reading terrain and keeping others safe. Local professionals will break down what's happening in the Craigieburns, Arthur's Pass and surrounding Canterbury ranges — not in textbook terms, but in the kind of plain language that helps you make better decisions when you're standing at the top of a slope. More info.

The Great Outdoors Pub Quiz

Location: MD Outdoors

Back by popular demand for its second year with our amazing quiz master Emma. Grab your mates and test your wilderness wisdom at The Great Outdoors Pub Quiz! Theme attire encouraged - flannel, fleece or full tramping kit! More info.

Answer B - 70m up 50m down.

Quiz provided by Heather Grady from Outdoor Training New Zealand.

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