An Overnighter to the Kahurangi Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage We used the excuse of snow in the mountains, to make a weekend trip out to the Kahurangi lighthouse and keepers house. This beautiful West coast…
Kahurangi Lighthouse

Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Tramping adventures in New Zealand
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An Overnighter to the Kahurangi Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage We used the excuse of snow in the mountains, to make a weekend trip out to the Kahurangi lighthouse and keepers house. This beautiful West coast…
Wainui Bay to Totaranui Loop via Gibbs Hill We made an overnighter of this awesome Abel Tasman Northern Loop, but it would make a great day walk too. Starting at Wainui Bay at the Northernmost…
Today's distance walked - approx 31 kms (19 miles). Ascent - approx 685m (2247 ft). I left Janec's house around 6.20am, and wandered back to the seafront in town to get some nice photos. There…
Today's distance walked - approx 21 kms (13.8 miles). Ascent - approx 1100m (3608 ft). I woke up today at 5.30am after a restless night. My bed was really comfortable, but my room was hot…
Today's distance walked - approx 27.5 kms (17 miles). Ascent - approx 1045m (3428 ft). I woke at 5.30am, wiped the dew from the my tent and got under way as soon as I could.…
Today's distance walked - approx 32 kms (20 miles). Ascent - approx 1020m ( ft). I woke up at 5.10am this morning, with the feeling that it was a little darker than usual. Even though…
Today's distance walked - approx 29 kms (18 miles). Ascent - approx 1000m (3280ft). A gusty breeze shook me awake at 4.30am this morning, so I luxuriated in bed for another hour or so before…
Today's distance walked - approx 32 kms (20 miles). Ascent - approx 1300m (4265 ft) I was up and out by 6.30am this morning. It was a beautiful warm, sunny day, without the cold wind…