We headed to Oamaru Hut from Taharua Road last week near Taupo it was a 4 hour hike in and 12 km. We got 30 min away from the hut on dusk and found and nice spot by the river and camped the night there instead we never made it to the hut. This is […]
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Pirongia Hut Waikato NZ – Solo overnight hike
This is one of the most demanding walks I have done, but I do like a good challenge, so I enjoyed it. The challenges came from the constant climbing up and down along the ridge lines. It also rained, so it was muddy and slippery. Thank god for chains to pull yourself up with, otherwise […]
Lake Waikaremoana – 44km – 4 day hike – NZ
Here is a wee diary of our 3 night 4 day hike we really enjoyed with our highlight being the Korokoro Waterfall: DAY 1 – Onepoto to Whanganui hut by water taxi https://www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz/alerts-and-important-information The driver was funny a young Maori guy from the area. We asked if he had walked the track and he said, […]
Abel Tasman NZ – 60 km – 2 days kayaking and 3 days hiking
Day 1 kayak- Marahau to Observation Beach 7km. We stopped at Fisherman’s Island on the way to explore a little and have a picnic lunch. Then we headed to the bigger island and saw a few seals (we had to stay 20m away from them) then headed for Observation Beach, which is a campsite with […]
Kayak to Te Akau Waterfall – Raglan, NZ
On this particular adventure we had the luxary of crossing from Raglan to Te Akau with ian Hardy on his boat. On the otherside at birdbay we got into our kayaks and explored the limestone rocks and coast line hugging the coast. Then we explored up ponganui creek with our kayaks untill we came to […]
Overnight Hike to Dundle Hill – waitomo NZ
I would definately reccomend this overnight hike it cost us $80 a night each or you can pay $1200 a night to book out the whole place. HIGHLIGHTS The views from Dundle Hill cabin Yoga in the sun in the morning Scrabble and wine at night by the fire Having the whole cabin to ourselves […]
Overnight Hike to Leitch’s Hut
We headed to Leitch’s hut in the waikato area for a night we loved it. The highlights Staying the night in the hut with the rain pelting down and the winds high and we were chilling inside by the warm fire roaring, Passing all the mini water falls on the way. One of the hunters gave […]
Mt Te Aroha – Waikato – New Zealand
Where did you start from? Drive nearly to the end of Tui Road, Te Aroha, there is a carpark on the left hand side. You know if you have gone to far as you will reach a locked gate. Tui road is shortish so you will definatly find the carpark. How long each way? Tui […]
Paddleboarding, Raglan to Te Akau waterfall, New Zealand.
THIS IS 100% MUST DO PADDLE, BUT BEFORE YOU GO ANY FUTHER -Watch this 1 minute video below of the paddle up the creek to see the waterfall, lush forest and blue water. KEEN TO DO THIS ADVENTURE – YOU WILL LOVVEEEE IT……HERE IS SOME INFO BELOW TO MAKE IT EASY TO GET YOU OUT […]