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Mind-blowing experiences, moments of close escapes.

We are New Zealand based adventurers in pursuit of mind-blowing experiences and moments of close escapes. Often to far-flung places, in pursuit of Mother Nature at her worst.
We’ve chased destructive storms, descended into fiery volcanoes and explored remote locations from the Arctic to Antarctica.
While Mother Nature is sometimes a very fearsome force, she puts on the best show on Earth. It’s this connection which we love to explore. Find out more...
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Expeditions
Expedition Ambae (Vanuatu) 2025
I’ve attempted to reach Ambae’s summit three times. My first visit coincided with the catastrophic...
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Expedition Ambrym (Vanuatu) 2025
Over the past decade, I have maintained a comprehensive observational record of Ambrym Volcano in Vanuatu,...
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Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga
We’ve just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process...
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Rust and Ruin: Napier-Gisborne’s Lost Railway
The Palmerston North-Gisborne Line represents a significant chapter in New Zealand’s railway history....
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Expedition to Karangetang Volcano
Our journey to Karangetang Volcano began in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offered a welcome...
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Expedition to Lewotolok (Lewotolo) Volcano
After the exhilarating experience of exploring Lewotobi, our Indonesian volcano expedition continued...
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Ruang Volcano - Post Eruption Expedition
Ruang Volcano, a stratovolcano rising from the sea in Indonesia’s Sangihe Islands, was once a picture...
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Eruption & Expedition to Lewotobi Volcano
Lewotobi, a stratovolcano with two distinct peaks, is situated on the Indonesian island of Flores. This...
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Whakaari White Island Eruption - First Pictures
White Island, also known as Whakaari, is an active volcano located off the coast of New Zealand’s...
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Five days on top of the world's most active volcano
I’ve just returned from a mini expedition to Vanuatu, spending five days on top of Mount Yasur...
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Expedition Vanuatu 2023
The first to descend into and explore the new volcanic cone of Ambae on Extreme Pursuit’s 2023...
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Expedition Iceland 2022
Iceland has always been on our bucket list, but the prospect of flying for 36 hours or more to get there...
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Expedition Vanuatu 2022
Spending an entire week on top of an active volcano and filming closer than ever before. Vanuatu finally...
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Expedition to the Arctic
The Arctic Circle, Alaska / January 2020 After our expedition to Antarctica, we found ourselves compelled...
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Expedition to Krakatau, post Tsunami
In October 2018, we made our very first expedition to Anak Krakatau, Indonesia. During this expedition,...
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Expedition Guatemala
Guatemala / August 2019 Guatemala, you put on an out-of-this-world show for us! Eruptions, lava flows...
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Post Ambrym Eruption Expedition
Ambrym Island, Vanuatu / April 2019 As documented previously, unprecedented geological events unfolded...
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Hawaii's Kilauea eruption and lava flows
On May 3rd, 2018, a fissure opened up in Leilani Estates (Puna District, Big Island) releasing lava....
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Vanuatu: Extremes of Earth Expedition (HOT)
Three days after returning from Antarctica to visit the coldest place on the planet, we repacked and...
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Antarctica - Extremes of Earth
We’re often venturing to the hottest places on Earth. But this time we’ve traded lava lakes...
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Recent news
08 January 2026
Minor eruption at Ambrym
Ambrym Volcano erupted this morning (January 8, 2026) ending a dormancy period of over a year. At approximately...
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13 December 2025
Exploring Iceland's Lava Caves
Iceland’s lava caves rank among the finest on Earth. Entering these passages is like stepping into...
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12 December 2025
Iceland Aurora Season 2025
I’m just back from Iceland, covering the Aurora season for 2025, and I’m a little lost for...
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09 December 2025
Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption
The Manaro Voui volcano (Ambae Island, Vanuatu) has entered a renewed and significant eruptive phase. UPDATE:...
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24 November 2025
Stewart's Lava Cave, Auckland - Virtual Tour
I recently had the privilege of co-leading a scientific visit of Stewarts Lava Cave in Three Kings, Auckland,...
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13 November 2025
Spectacular Aurora over The Catlins, New Zealand
Just two days after witnessing one of the greatest bioluminescence shows of my life, Mother Nature decided...
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10 November 2025
This Best Bioluminescent Show on the Planet
It has been at least a couple of years since Auckland hosted a truly spectacular bioluminescence show....
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24 October 2025
Red Warning Storm: Wind Gusts Batter New Zealand
With the world’s top weather models all screaming the same forecast – a massive wind event...
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20 October 2025
Exploring the Faroe Islands
In early September, my mate Paul and I spent nearly two weeks trekking through the Faroe Islands. We...
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15 October 2025
Iceland 2025
Three years ago, I finally made it to Iceland and loved every second of it. Parts of it felt like home...
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14 October 2025
Expedition Ambae (Vanuatu) 2025
I’ve attempted to reach Ambae’s summit three times. My first visit coincided with the catastrophic...
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24 August 2025
Expedition Ambrym (Vanuatu) 2025
Over the past decade, I have maintained a comprehensive observational record of Ambrym Volcano in Vanuatu,...
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09 August 2025
Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga
We’ve just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process...
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29 June 2025
The Cave of a Thousand Press-ups
I had the unique opportunity to visit one of Auckland’s longest lava caves: the “Cave of...
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02 June 2025
Spectacular Aurora Display Illuminates New Zealand Skies
Stepping out of a lava cave in Auckland, my phone blew up with news: a massive solar flare with CME…and...
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19 April 2025
Cyclone Tam Chase
Cyclone Tam formed between New Caledonia and New Zealand as a tropical low. It quickly intensified into...
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04 April 2025
Rust and Ruin: Napier-Gisborne’s Lost Railway
The Palmerston North-Gisborne Line represents a significant chapter in New Zealand’s railway history....
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03 April 2025
Auckland Lava Cave Exploration
Today marked a unique opportunity as we were granted special permission to explore another (new to us)...
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02 April 2025
Reykjanes Peninsula (Iceland) Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland experienced another bout of intense geological activity, with an eruption...
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21 March 2025
Large-scale eruption at Lewotobi
Mount Lewotobi, a twin volcano located on Flores Island, Indonesia, has entered a phase of heightened...
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