JOURNAL
STORIES FROM THE RIDGE
From trail notes and local insights to behind-the-scenes moments at RockRidge, this is where the journey continues - sharing the stories, people, and places that make the New Zealand High Country so wild, grounded, and full of heart.
River to Ridge - We are thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of the UNO Magazine.
We’re thrilled to see RockRidge featured in the latest UNO Magazine. Hayley’s description of RockRidge as “Wilderness without the hardship” beautifully captures the experience.
You can read the full article on her RockRidge Adventure in the UNO Magazine online and their social channels.
Proud Moment - RockRidge Featured in the Spring Issue of Life & Leisure Magazine
We loved teaming up with the talented crew at NZ Life & Leisure to share the RockRidge story. The feature appeared in the Spring 2025 issue, highlighting our immersive two-day walking experience through rugged farmland, native bush, and sweeping alpine vistas.
That Time We Were Mentioned In The Press…
We were pretty chuffed to be featured in The Press earlier this year, sharing the story of how RockRidge came to life in the Windwhistle high country. The article follows Quartz Hill Station farmers Dan and Georgie Harper and their neighbours, Henry and Megan McElrea of Birchview, as they join forces to diversify their farms and open up this special corner of the high country to walkers through RockRidge.
Country Calendar Comes Calling…
When Hyundai Country Calendar arrived at Quartz Hill Station, it wasn’t just to film the expansive skies, stock work, and the daily rhythm of a Canterbury high-country family. The episode highlighted a new chapter on the station: the development of RockRidge, a multi-day hiking experience that transforms working farmland into an immersive high-country adventure.