Snapshots of Tauranga, Walks

The Majestic Kauri Trees on the Tuahu Track

This tramp saw me and a couple of other women head into the surrounding bush of Sentinel Rock

Musings, Walks

Hiking the Whakarewarewa Circuit

The Redwoods would be the beginning of our hike, leading over the Whakarewarewa Forest and past a few lakes.

Life at No.22, New Zealand, Walks

The Waikareao Estuary Walk & Kōrero

This scenic area is my go-to place for executing a reasonably easy 10km fast walk. Until I discovered a few inclines and steps to throw in to keep my heart rate elevated. Though it isn't all about racing around trying to look like an overheated fitness fanatic. It includes enjoying the various birdlife and bush… Continue reading The Waikareao Estuary Walk & Kōrero

Life at No.22, New Zealand, Walks

Want to go Hiking in New Zealand?

Visualise yourself tramping in misty mountains, emerald fjords, ancient fern-cloaked forests, cascading waterfalls and kilometres of half-empty black and white sandy beaches. By the way, we call hiking "tramping", down here in New Zealand. One of the main reasons I am writing this post is my personal experience in seeing visitors unprepared for tramping.  Open-toed… Continue reading Want to go Hiking in New Zealand?