Brodrick Pass - Landsborough Trek & Raft

A true Kiwi wilderness experience and crossing of the Southern Alps

Explore a seldomly visited part of the country as you stand on the Main Divide and look over into the vast Landsborough Wilderness Area.

The Best Trans-Alpine Crossings & Traverses

Epic High-Country Journeys through the Southern Alps

For those seeking the ultimate alpine adventure, New Zealand’s trans-alpine crossings and alpine traverses offer some of the most challenging and rewarding multi-day treks in the world.

New Zealand Trek & Raft Adventures

Hike high. Raft wild. Journey deep into the Southern Alps.

Step into the heart of New Zealand’s wilderness with a unique blend of alpine trekking and remote river travel.

Alpine Crossings, Mountain Journeys & Traverses

A selection of the best trans-alpine adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking mountain journeys in the world - from high alpine traverses to rugged backcountry hikes and ski mountaineering.

New Zealand Summer Mountain Adventures

Alpine trekking, high passes, and breathtaking views in the heart of the Southern Alps.

When the winter snow melts and the mountains open up, New Zealand’s high country transforms into a stunning alpine paradise — ideal for hiking, climbing, and exploring on foot.

New Zealand Alpine Hikes, Trekking & Snowshoeing

Explore the Heart of the Southern Alps on Foot – Year Round

From alpine meadows and glacier-carved valleys to towering peaks and high mountain passes, New Zealand’s Southern Alps are an outdoor adventure paradise, offering some of the best alpine hiking, trekking, and snowshoeing adventures in the world.

A Wild Mountain Journey

Crossing Brodrick Pass and Rafting the Landsborough

There’s something deeply satisfying about threading a route through the heart of the Southern Alps — especially when it links two iconic backcountry experiences: crossing Brodrick Pass and rafting the wild Landsborough River.

Articles

Features and editorials about Alpine Recreation and our adventures.