Day 91: Matapouri to Helena Bay – the most expensive river crossing of my life
We woke up early to take our tents down before people would be around and…
Day 90: Ocean Beach to Matapouri – sea kayaking and a big surprise
I had about 7km to the meeting point with Mark for the kayak trip today. I…
Day 89: Marsden to Ocean Beach - spectacular views, probably one of the best days and hitchhiking on a boat
Next morning Robert and I continued our chat during breakfast. Eventually he…
Day 88: Mangawhai Heads to Marsden – I need a job and amazing hospitality
After spending the evening already with John and Maria they insisted on hosting…
Day 87: Kapiri to Mangawhai Heads - wall in the park and more Kiwi hospitality
Lazy start today. I was still tired from yesterday. Unfortunately my feeling…
Day 86: Kaipara Flats to Pakiri - what a nasty and unnecessary day
Left at 6.50h this morning which is 15' before sunrise. I had 36km on the…
Day 85: Owera to Kaipara Flats
Took my time this morning to plan the next three weeks. Quite a bit of work…
Day 84: Takapuna to Orewa: beach, beach, beach, the deepest river so far and a lucky catch
The day started out with a wet tent but got instantly better with this…
Day 83: Auckland, Auckland, Auckland - feels like coming home
Got up early so I could have an easy stroll through the city today and really…
Day 82: Ararimu Rd to Auckland Ambury Park - back on the trail and to where the story began
When I got up this morning the family council came together to consult about my…