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…
Peel Forest Park

Tramping adventures in New Zealand
Tramping adventures in New Zealand
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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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…