Day 69 - Tongario Crossing

The night was cold in the tent! I actually had to get up at night and put on…


Tongario Northern Circuit

Before Katie and I moved camps to the National Park we went back to normal life…


Mount Ruapehu; a different rest day on the highest volcano of the North Island

Since we finished canoeing a day earlier than originally planned Katie and I…


Day 68 - Whanganui River; the final day

We got up in the rain again and packed our wet stuff in the barrels. The river…


Day 67 - Whanganui River; the big rain out

It already started during the night and did only stop for about an hour during…


Day 66 - Whanganui River; getting confident on the water

Second day was also the biggest day with 42km on the water. The day started out…


Day 65 - Whanganui River; the beginning and the reunion

After I made my way to Palmerston North I finally met up with Anthony &…


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…