New Zealand: Cathedral Cove
The rain in Waihi signalled the beginning of the end, only the end of the good weather though. I was now on a mission, to see as much as I […]
Tag Archives: Hiking
New Zealand: Gold Mining in Karangahake Gorge
Going to sleep on the East coast means waking up for sunrise. I’m approaching the top end of the North Island. Soon I’ll be turning around, heading South on the […]
New Zealand: Poetry in the Western Bay of Plenty
The wind shakes the van. I don’t remember the last night something wasn’t disturbing the peace. Wind, rain, the cold, car parks with unreasonably bright street lights, the nauseating aroma […]
New Zealand: Waimangu Volcanic Valley
I started going back towards Whirinaki, back the way I’d come. Only I didn’t get anywhere near as far. I pulled in to the car park at Waimangu Volcanic Valley […]
New Zealand: Sulphur and Snow
I’d made up my mind, I was driving inland. I finally left Whakatane. The promise of hot pools and hiking trails pushed me towards Rotorua. I turned away from the coast […]
New Zealand: Weather Warnings for Whakatane
I had one day and one walk. Amber weather warnings were popping up over all potential destinations. I left Island View Holiday Park before 9am. I was in Ōhope with […]
New Zealand: The Space Coast
Surfers roll in. They watch the waves, clearly seeing things I can’t. The ocean floods into the lagoon. Waves boom over the wild beach beyond. Black dots in the white […]
New Zealand: Te Urewera National Park
I’ve gone yes no yes no about doing the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk while I’m here. Here being in the local area. I’m definitely going to have a go while […]
New Zealand: Tutira Country
The morning is sunny. Gloriously warm. That’s it, I’m outta here. On the road, heading to the hills. There’s waterfalls, and forests, and birds to be seen. The handy guide […]
New Zealand: Kapiti Coast Trails
“How are you going to celebrate moving to Alert Level 3?” Jason asked. As if anything was different for me. The message from the government was still stay home, save […]
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