Leaving Slaty Hut started with a massive climb, the sun was shining, not a breath of wind. A perfect day … Continue reading Slaty Hut to Rintoul Hut – 14km, 10hrs

Pelorus Bridge to Middy Hut 27km.   Feeling pretty nervous about starting this next section. They say that the next 2 … Continue reading Richmond Ranges

Awesome sleep, woke up with a few aches n pains but nothing that won’t walk off. Hot cuppa coffee this … Continue reading Day 4 New Years Eve!

School House Bay to Punga Cove 22km. Would have to say a great day we found a pub at lunch, … Continue reading Day 2 and 3

Long day, left home at 6am. No bubbles in the Koru lounge in Hamilton, shame on them. Wellington came thru … Continue reading Te Araroa – Day 1 Home to School house bay.

Day 7 was a travel day, travelled back to Waikanae and checked into a motel. Sorted out our supplies for … Continue reading Day 8 – start of Tararua’s

Early morning coffee at McDonald’s cafe then headed up to Colonial Knob lookout, gentle climb up through farm land Up … Continue reading Day 6 Porirua to Wellington – 26km

Best sleep ever! Woke up in the park where no one bothered us and it didn’t cost a cent. Running … Continue reading Day 5 Paikakariki escarpment track to Porirua – 22km

Awesome sleep, shower, crisp sheets and far to much food. Heading out minus a few things of Bindi’s. He seems … Continue reading Day 4 – Waikanae to Paikakariki 23km

Woke up to rain and a small puddle in our tent. This bugged me as I never had water in … Continue reading Day 3 Levin 12km