Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Tramping adventures in New Zealand
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The Scout Track, Jenkins Hill, Widdershins and Barnicoat Walkway Today I ventured out on a local mission from Stoke in Nelson, exploring some tracks around Marsden Valley and Barnicoat walkway. As I will be living…
Hakatere Conservation Park - Mount Guy The Hakatere Conservation Park is a beautiful area of Canterbury, a couple of hours drive inland from Christchurch. Situated between two mighty rivers, the Rakaia and Rangitata, you'll find…
Waipakihi River - Kaimanawa Forest Park Today's hike was one of those where we left a bit to chance. The aim was to head to the Waipakihi hut from Mount Urchin, but we were being…
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail - The Pinnacles Track The track up to the Pinnacles in the Coromandel Forest Park, is one of my favourite local hikes. I usually make it up and back in a day…
South West Coast Path Itinerary I thru-hiked the UK South West Coast Path during June and July 2018. As it turns out I timed my hike to coincide perfectly with a very hot, sunny UK…
Te Araroa Trail Gear List Below is my Te Araroa trail gear list, which I've combined a little with my South West Coast path gear list (slight differences between the two). It would be a…
Te Araroa Trail Itinerary Mine was a leisurely thru-hike and below is my Te Araroa Trail itinerary. Click the links in red to view day by day or start with Day 1 on the blog…
Route, Gear, Food and Training - Te Araroa Trail Planning I did a lot of reading, research, preparation and planning for my Te Araroa trail hike 2017/18 season. I love preparing for a trip (any…
After reading this timely reminder from Outside Online magazine, I'll definitely be taking paper maps on Te Araroa trail too! Does our reliance on technology makes the backcountry more dangerous? Share your comments below.
Te Araroa Trail - Trail Notes How will I know where to go on TA trail? Each year the wonderful people of the TA publish trail notes and maps for the entire trail. I've just…