Section 6: One of the top 10 Te Araroa tracks, on to Waitomo
Days 29-32 This section: 97 km Total: 897 km Oh, it was hard to slip back into our trail runners after two nights in a soft bed, hard to leave …
Restday in Hobbiton
From Hamilton it is only a stone’s throw to Hobbiton – the film set of “The Lord of the Rings” (1999) and “The Hobbit” (2011). Admittedly: it is …
Section 5: Trail magic on the way to Hamilton
Days 23 – 27 Kilometres this section: 205 km Total: 800 km Well rested and filled up on Thanksgiving leftovers, we set off again. Sadly that also …
Thanksgiving in Auckland
In Auckland we spent two wonderful “rest days”. I thought there would not be much to say about them, but looking back they are worth a post of their …
Section 4: along the coast to Auckland
Days 16-20 Kilometres this section: 187 km Total: 595 km Our section began with another beach walk, one last time enjoying the wonderful views of the …
Section 3: Bay of Islands to Whangarei Heads
Days 10-15 Kilometres this section: 187 km Total: 408 km After a restful, sunny day in Kerikeri we carried on to Paihia on the Bay of Islands. Bay of …
Section 2: Northland Forests
From Ahipara to Kerikeri through the rainforests of Herekino Forest, Ratea Forest and Puketi Forest: Days 4-8 Kilometres this section: 121 km Total: …
Section 1: Ninety Mile Beach
From Cape Reinga to Ahipara: 100 km 3 days of internet detox a fair few blisters – your feet will not thank you for overdoing it with 40 km on the …
Trail Cuisine
The first challenge: the food plan for the first five days (four days of walking, one day in reserve). Breakfast (quantities given per person per …
Goodbye Germany
The last few days came thick and fast: Leaving do at work Handing over the flat Ticking off the last items on a never-ending to-do list The last visit …