Category: Te Araroa
A day on the trail – More info https://www.teararoa.org.nz/
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Welcome to the jungle – Day 57.
It feels like I might have said it before, but honestly, It does not feel like the forest anymore, but more like the jungle. In my mind, forests are predominantly trees but here there are plants, ferns, vines, climbers and trees everywhere I look. Every perceivable spot has something…
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Parawai Lodge / Hut – Day 56.
Well, This is where my Te Araroa on the North Island really starts. Up until now they all have been “practice” days with nice accommodation and food from town in the evening. No more Mr. Nice Guy. Yesterday evening was amazing listening to the owls as darkness fell.…
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The Tararua Ranges are calling – Day 55.
Leaving Wellington today, I made it to the Waikanae train station fairy early this morning, but waited on the platform while more and more trains kept coming and going. The problem was the rain kept coming and going too, so I was hesitant to leave the bench on the…
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Paekakariki, Paraparaumu and Waikanae – Day 54.
A bit of a funky day, weather-wise, It started this morning with rain showers and while I waiting in the car I had serious thoughts about “packing it in and going home”. I didn’t however and before 10am I grabbed my raincoat and headed off. Today started with a…