I have now walked just more than half of the South Island of New Zealand on part 2 of #WalkNZ. More than 650km. Woozers! That explains why the tread on my shoes is looking a little bald and why I’m now slightly obsessed with food. The past 10 days have provided some of the best … Continue reading Days 45-55 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Clent Hills, Two Thumbs Range & Te Araroa’s highest point
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Part 2 of #WalkNZ begins
And so, part 2 of #WalkNZ is about to begin. I have just 1,000km left to walk to complete the 3,000km Te Araroa trail down the length of New Zealand. After having to pull out 20km short of the 2,000km mark in March this year due to a knee injury, there was no question about … Continue reading Part 2 of #WalkNZ begins
Day 126 of #WalkNZ: Injury in the Nelson Lakes
It's funny how long-distance walking undulates mentally as much as the mountains and hills that I hike along the Te Araroa trail. Last week, I was ecstatic that I'd completed eight days in New Zealand wilderness in the demanding Richmond Ranges in the South Island. This week, I have a dark cloud hanging over me … Continue reading Day 126 of #WalkNZ: Injury in the Nelson Lakes
The South Island of #WalkNZ begins: Introducing the Richmond Ranges
I'm alive! I can't quite believe it but I survived eight days in the remote New Zealand wilderness walking up and down a lot of steep, tall mountains through the Richmond Ranges. This was classed as scary shit - the Richmond Ranges are dubbed the toughest section in the South Island on the Te Araroa … Continue reading The South Island of #WalkNZ begins: Introducing the Richmond Ranges