Monthly Archives: December 2014

I’ve completed a bulk upload of nearly 300 photos from the hike to my Panoramio account.  Over the next few weeks I will add comments and locate them on the map (they are not geotagged).  Once I’ve placed them on the … Continue reading →

After staying in Warkworth for 4 days and Auckland for another 3 days, I am back in Sydney.  My shins still have a dull ache but  are no longer painful to the touch.  It will take some time to get … Continue reading →

14km Day : 489km Total I started the day with an ache in my left shin, but I have walked with worse pain, so I was not too concerned.  After a short road walk I began to climb up through … Continue reading →

Zero Day As expected I took the day off from hiking to allow my shin a chance to recover. I contacted “Lookout” Lance in Puhoi for a place to stay Saturday night and Kayak rental on Sunday for the river … Continue reading →

22km Day : 475km Total From Mangawhai I walked the road SE through paddocks and a pine forest.  This was followed by a 3km beach walk to Te Arai Point.  There were a group of teenagers taking a surfing lesson … Continue reading →

28km Day : 453km Total The day started with a 7km walk on gravel roads.  And then trails through forests and over grassy ridge lines that gave great views in all directions. Then I came to a point in the … Continue reading →

28km Day : 425km Total This morning I wasn’t sure how early to expect the refinery workers at the boat ramp.  So I was ready and waiting before dawn (~5:30).  At 6:15 a man (Tony) driving a small tractor, pulling … Continue reading →

18km Day : 397km Total The day started with completing the walk of Ocean Beach, but it was dominated by the walk of Bream Head Track.  Imagine spending 5 hours at the gym on a stairmaster machine, then throw in … Continue reading →

34km Day : 379km Total At 7:30am I caught a ride out to the spot I left the trail at the intersection of Ngunguru & Ngunguru-Ford Roads. It started with a short road walk, then onto a forestry trail.  This … Continue reading →

Zero Days Whangarei has a nice downtown area with pretty much anything you could need or want.  I also discovered a pizza place north of CBD called “Hell”.  I ordered the “Envy” pizza.  But in spite of their clever theme, … Continue reading →