Peel Forest Park

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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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Te Araroa Trail Day 137. Comyns hut 2295.8kms – Rangitata River – Mesopotamia Station – Off trail

Te Araroa Trail Day 137 - Roundhill Creek to Clent Saddle

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…

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Te Araroa Trail Day 135. Hamilton hut 2232.6kms – Trustpower campsite 2250.9kms – Methven

Te Araroa Trail Day 135 - Towards Lake Coleridge

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…

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Te Araroa Trail Day 75. Picton 1733.3kms – Madsen’s Camp Queen Charlotte track 1750kms

Te Araroa Trail Leaving Picton

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…

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Te Araroa Trail Day 66. Otaki Forks campsite 1619kms – Paraparaumu 1650kms

Te Araroa Trail Pukeatua summit track

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…

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