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Waitomo Waterfall & Mangapahoe Caves

An excellent Christmas exploring Waitomo Waterfall and Mangapahoe Caves. Mangapahoe is a spectacular through-cave boasting fossils and formations throughout. Waitomo Waterfall Cave Mangapahoe Cave

Exploring Iceland’s Lava Caves

Iceland's lava caves rank among the finest on Earth. Entering these passages is like stepping into a volcanic eruption caught mid-flow - remarkably recent geological moments frozen in time. Their scale is impressive. Sprawling tunnels that snake for kilometers, opening into vast chambers. Exceptional colours ...

Iceland Aurora Season 2025

I'm just back from Iceland, covering the Aurora season for 2025, and I'm a little lost for words. We're right in the thick of solar maximum and boy did mother nature put on a show. So many displays, all exceptionally dramatic and different. I met up ...

Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption

The Manaro Voui volcano (Ambae Island, Vanuatu) has entered a renewed and significant eruptive phase. UPDATE: December 9, 2025: While ash emissions on Ambae appear to have paused for the moment, the volcano is still showing significant activity, with high SO2 output and medium-range thermal anomalies. The ...

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, alongside Peter Crossley for Earthfest 2025. The response was overwhelming, with demand far exceeding  capacity. To ensure those who missed out can still experience the site, I ...

Spectacular Aurora over The Catlins, New Zealand

Just two days after witnessing one of the greatest bioluminescence shows of my life, Mother Nature decided to raise the stakes. A massive coronal mass ejection was heading our way, promising a huge aurora storm. I frantically checked the weather models to find clear skies, ...

This Best Bioluminescent Show on the Planet

It has been at least a couple of years since Auckland hosted a truly spectacular bioluminescence show. We’ve seen a few minor events with decent photo opportunities, but nothing compares to those rare, incredible nights where the entire ocean seems permanently lit - where every ...

Red Warning Storm: Wind Gusts Batter New Zealand

With the world's top weather models all screaming the same forecast - a massive wind event packing gusts well over 200km/h - I booked a flight south. I met up with fellow storm chasers Geoff and Cayleb, and we immediately drove from Christchurch to Culverden ...

Exploring the Faroe Islands

In early September, my mate Paul and I spent nearly two weeks trekking through the Faroe Islands. We didn’t just stick to the typical tourist hot spots - we pushed deep into the remote mountains and explored rugged coastlines, clocking over 200km on foot across ...

Iceland 2025

Three years ago, I finally made it to Iceland and loved every second of it. Parts of it felt like home in New Zealand, but the geology was on an entirely different level. An absolute dream for someone like me. Even with six weeks, I ...
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