When the sky is a mash of heavy black clouds that stick to the landscape, trekking New Zealand’s Dusky Track can seem like entering the gates of hell.

Tackling the mighty Seaforth River on the Dusky Track.

Lake Roe hut is a welcome reprieve from the elements.

Navigating through the labyrinth of giant ferns felt like being thrust back into the Mesozoic era.

A mesmeric splash of green dominates the landscape on this gruelling track.