Mt. Taranaki - 2.518m

I left Palmerston with a bus to do a side trip to Mt. Taranaki, a free standing…


Day 64 - Burtton's Track to Palmerston North

Easy and late start today. But, a very important day for us - today we will…


Day 63 - Makahika Outdoor Centre to Burtton's Track

After spending yesterday with Sally and John sitting out the bad weather it was…


Day 62 - Dracophyllum Hut to Makahika Outdoor Centre

Alarm was set for six so I could leave at seven - sunrise today at 7.29h ? But…


Day 61 - Waitewaewae Hut to Dracophyllum Hut

After the late arrival yesterday I just could get up early today. I tried, but…


Day 60 - Waikanae to Waitewaewae Hut

I had a late start after it had rained in the night and it took me longer to…


Day 59 - Paraparaumu to Waikanae

After a short side trip on the weekend I only got to get back on the trail at…


Day 58 - Plimmerton to Pararaumu 

After a relaxing breakfast I took I the train back - easy 28km day today…


Day 57 - Johnsonville to Plimmerton

After saying good bye to Breann and Jay after our last joint breakfast I made…


Day 56 - Wellington to (planned) Porirua

Today after a joint breakfast in the Botanical Garden I set off for the first…