Northland Day 670: Te Rerenga Wairua Highlight:Today I walked the remaining 12km of Aotearoa, to Te Rerenga Wairua.I took a detour out to Cape Maria van Diemen. Walking directly west, I had a new
Northland Day 669: 90 Mile Beach (3) Highlight:Pre ultimate day. The Te Paki Coastal track really stood out, both scenery and track standard. Have I became scenery de-senitized after just watching beach for three days? This
Northland Day 668: 90 Mile Beach (2) Highlight:Made the most of my many coffee bags and the kettle this morning with two coffees. There was 20 walkers at the camp, including 3 Emma's. There was a
Northland Day 667: 90 Mile Beach (1) Highlight:Easy, dry pack up. Douple coffee to prolong time. I said goodbye to my bunk room mate, Jenny. On the beach, shapes in the distance were tramper size, but
Northland Day 666: Ahipara zero Highlight:I walked the 1km to the café this morning, and following Trents lead had two meals. French toast and when they swapped to there lunch menu taco's. Leisurey shower
Northland Day 665: Kaitaia Highlight:On the bus. Te Araroa walkers identifyable by their clean packs and new shoes. Me a rougher, (hopfully not to) smelly version. This maybe not obvious, I tell my
Northland Day 664: Horahora River Trail Highlight: James and Wendy being very accommodating hosts. With the wind persisting James oftered to drive me to the main road, or catch a ride to town with Wendy in
Northland Day 663: Te Whara track Highlight: Wet days can make it hard to stop and eat if there isn't any infrastructure. A bus stop shelter is perfect. Mid afternoon I was awaiting a Kauri dieback
Northland Day 662: Bream Bay Highlight:Today started with a delayed start, the museum opens at 10. So after prolonged snoozing, a easy pack up, I headed to a clean, well lighted place. Eggs and
Northland Day: 661 Langsview Track Highlight:Knowing I want to get to Waipu today, so I could food shop and museum tomorrow, I send a message to a Trail Angel. @ 3pm with no response, a
Northland Day 146: Ratea Highlight:Apologies for the similar photos taken - there was definitely variety. High points are good, so are km markers. The Ratea forest had blue markers every km. They counted
Northland Day 145: Puketi Forest Highlight: So lovely to walk amongst Kauri. The track upgrades were appreciated; one - for reducing concern of spreading Kauri dieback and two - well maintanied tracks make for quick
Northland Day 144: Puketotara connection Highlight: Hut complete with lights, power, electric jug, fridge, pots and pans, running water etc etc. There was a good entry in the book by Eugenie Sage (Minister of Conservation)
Northland Day 143: Waitangi Forest Highlight:We arrived in Kerikeri and from a distance admired the Stone Stone. Trent gave Hoke Heke Backpackers a call. They were full for the night, and recommended Woodlands. It
Northland Day 142: Bay of Islands Highlight: Pathway yay! After road walking this morning, we hit a more civilized area complete with a servo station. After refueling with a cold juice and pie we continued road
Northland Day 140: Ngunguru to Whananaki Highlight: A single road side feijoa, such joy. Challenge:Keeping feet dry and not getting shocked by fence. Success Learning:This bridge is the longest footbridge in the Southern Hemisphere
Northland Day 139: Pataua South / Hamilton to Ngunguru Highlight: Hi hunny. I made it, you made it. After a day of travel, 300km, 2 buses, a shuttle for me and ~20 something km on foot for you we