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September 4, 2025 40 mins

Amelia Hayes works in the trucking industry, but one Instagram photo of Peak Hill reignited her love for the outdoors. Based just two hours from Arthur’s Pass, Amelia has explored the area more times than she can count. She shares about her three attempts at climbing Mount Philistine - long days with friends, and eventually reaching the summit - with no view at all. Amelia talks honestly about the frustration of falling behind, the pressure of hiking in groups, and how it felt to finally make it to the top. She also shares the best day hikes in Arthur’s Pass, birdlife to look out for, and all the little roadside stops worth pulling over for.

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