Walks

The Tuahu Kauri Trail

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

Walks

Hiking the Whakarewarewa Circuit

A while ago, I decided it was time I joined a tramping group. One that appealed and which had good reviews from other "hikers/trampers" was Pack n Boots. My first one took place in February. This group meets up most Sundays. Beginning with a meeting place either in Papamoa or Tauranga to carpool. Always a… Continue reading Hiking the Whakarewarewa Circuit

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?

Walks

Hiking Mt Eliza Mine Loop

My day started with much anticipation; it was due to a nagging thought "Am I fit enough?". "Only time will tell", I repeatedly told myself as I was driven towards the Wairoa River parking area to meet up with other fellow hikers. Once they arrived, we headed towards the south of Katikatiandn to the end… Continue reading Hiking Mt Eliza Mine Loop

Life at No.22, Local Walks, New Zealand, Walks

Local Walk – Papamoa Hills

My day would not be the same without a walk somewhere, sometimes nowhere in particular.