Category: Te Araroa
A day on the trail – More info https://www.teararoa.org.nz/
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Inland Bush Track – Day 6
A small piece and some rest, After yesterday, my body was asking for a little break today. I decided to do a small section of Te Araroa, followed by an extra kilometer to get me to an overnight hot shower and a warm bed. Just 10km of Te Araroa today…
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Martin’s Hut to Merryvale Rd – Day 5
This will be a character building day, With a long, almost 28km of walking ahead, including three summits… it was going to be a testing day. I am so glad I kept that Trail Magic Coca Cola from yesterday, it will come in handy today. Leaving Martin’s Hut behind, it…
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Colac Bay to Martin’s Hut – Day 4
Turning inland, away from the ocean, After having a fairly dry night of tenting in Colac Bay, the heavens decided to open up this morning. I had to wait till 11am to get the first break in the rain before I could set off for the mountains. Beautiful forests filled…
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Riverton to Colac Bay – Day 3
What feels like a holi-day today, Easy stroll to Colac Bay from a significantly better looking Riverton this morning. Only 12-ish kilometres and no significant climbs to the sleepy village of Colac Bay. It is beautiful down here, such a pristine coast line and it makes for ever-changing walking conditions.…