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About KC

Please see the About page of my blog aboutthehike.com.

Sydney

As many of you know, I am in the process of moving to New Zealand.  Since I made the decision to move many people have asked me what I will miss when I leave Sydney.  This is a difficult question … Continue reading

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Hornsby to Berowra

Yesterday morning I set out at 11 a.m. from Hornsby on a 22 km walk to Berowra, following the Great North Walk trails.  It started with a walk of the Quarry Track which is a 4-WD track with easy walking. … Continue reading

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Manly Ferry & North Head

Yesterday’s exploration started with Bonnie’s idea to go whale watching, and I suggested North Head to combine it with a short bush walk.  As always, the idea gained more scope with time and it turned out to be a great … Continue reading

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Chatswood to Thornleigh

On Saturday I left Chatswood at 8 a.m.  First winding my way through the back streets of Chatswood and then reaching the entrance of the Blue Gum Walking Track, adjacent to a small playing field where a game of soccer was … Continue reading

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Kirribilli to Parramatta

Milsons Point in Kirribilli Yesterday’s outing was an exploration that primarily consisted of a Ferry ride up the Parramatta River with a few minor side adventures mixed in.  I started at Milsons Point with a walk from the train station down to the harbour at … Continue reading

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Hornsby to Thornleigh

I took a short (10 km) solo hike today along the Benowie Walking Track, which is part of the Great North Walk.  I had hoped to take a longer walk this weekend, but it has been a busy couple of … Continue reading

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A Catch-Up

It’s been a year since I returned from New Zealand so I figured I would have a quick catch-up with everyone following my blog.  First of all I would like to direct you to  my About page that I’ve updated … Continue reading

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New Zealand Hike Reflections

Now that I’ve returned to Sydney and started to look back on the hike, I am glad that I kept this blog.  When I review my posts they remind me of wonderful experiences that would otherwise have been forgotten.  It … Continue reading

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Day 62: Auckland CBD to Browns Bay

20km Day : 1121km Total 1 April 2015 Today I walked Auckland’s Northern Coast.  The walk started by catching the 8:45 ferry to Devonport from Auckland CBD.  The ferry was nearly empty since the morning commute is in the opposite … Continue reading

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Day 61: Paekakariki to Porirua

24 km Day : 1101 km Total 19 March 2015 This morning started with a walk on a path between the highway and the ocean until it reached Pukerua Bay, where it climbed a hill into the village and the … Continue reading

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