Hut Life in the Richmond RangesNew Zealand has a brilliant system of back-country huts. They vary in size and quality. The first hut on Te Araroa is a large modern…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
The Small Green BoatThe small grocery store in Ngunguru wasn’t laid out with hikers in mind. It was hot, dark and busy and I felt like I was constantly in the…Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
A Curious EncounterA long straight road stretched out before us rising slightly in the distance, edged with tall and wild hedges. Max, Jaysen and I walked…Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
New Year’s Eve 2017I woke up on Christmas day on a beautiful, long, gently curving beach. The first thing I did was strip off and run into the sea for a…Jul 26, 2020Jul 26, 2020
Trail Tales: 90 Mile BeachFirst things first — the beach is not 90 miles long. It’s 54 miles long, or 88km. That is still a long way when you are only 1 day into…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
