Peel Forest Park Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve is 22kms North of Geraldine in Canterbury, close to the Rangitata river. It has a variety of walks, a popular mountain climb, a great cafe, a lovely…
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SWCP Day 35. Torquay to Teignmouth
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…
SWCP Day 11. Polzeath to Mawgan Porth
Today's distance walked - approx 31 kms (19 miles). Ascent - approx 850m (2788ft). As I was eating my breakfast this morning (a very sugary and delicious flapjack) a giant seagull kept me company... or…
Te Araroa Trail Day 137. Comyns hut 2295.8kms – Rangitata River – Mesopotamia Station – Off trail
Te Arararoa Trail - Comyns Hut to Mesopotamia Station We woke up today at 6.15 am to a really cold this morning!! We enjoyed a sachet of mocha coffee with breakfast which I added a…
Te Araroa Trail Day 135. Hamilton hut 2232.6kms – Trustpower campsite 2250.9kms – Methven
Te Araroa Trail Hamilton Hut to Lake Coleridge I had probably the best night's sleep I've ever had in a hut last night! Even though there were about 15 people, there were no snorers and…
Te Araroa Trail Day 87. Nelson – St Arnaud – Blenheim – Zero Day off trail
Te Araroa Trail Flip Flop I'm now doing what's known as a Te Araroa trail flip-flop... that is, doing it arse about face and not strictly following the trail 'in order' from North to South.…
Te Araroa Trail Day 75. Picton 1733.3kms – Madsen’s Camp Queen Charlotte track 1750kms
Te Araroa Trail Queen Charlotte Track Somebody switched winter back on this week! As I write, I'm wearing the puffa jacket and 2 merino layers, in the not-so-balmy Marlborough Sounds. It's unusual as it is…
Te Araroa Trail Day 66. Otaki Forks campsite 1619kms – Paraparaumu 1650kms
Te Araroa Trail Pukeatua summit track I was up, packed, breakfasted and out this morning just in time before it rained. This was the first rainy day in ages! I actually had to use my…