Hauraki Rail Trail – Waikino to Waihi (9km)
Isabelle (10) and I, (10+) headed down to the Coromandel to cycle another section of the Hauraki Rail Trail. We had previously ridden...
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Post Rahui Rambling
Since October 2017 when a Rahui was placed over the Waitakere Ranges my trail running exploits have been few and far between. As...
No Excuses – Buttabean Motivation
I chanced upon Buttabean Motivation, just over a month ago as I was mindlessly scrolling through my Newsfeed on Facebook (as you do)...
How to make good coffee while camping
Whenever our family went camping, James would miss sleeping in a bed, Isabelle would miss her Poppa and my baby, (Elias) would miss...
Riverhead Rampage 2018
James and I haven’t done an “actual” event in quite some time as I’ve found I prefer to not to be surrounded by...
Ecology Trail – Tawharanui Regional Park
(Walking Track) The Ecology Trail highlights Tawharanui’s precious natural ecology and heritage taking in coastline, wetlands, pasture and native bush. This is a...
West End Trail – Tawharanui Regional Park
This multi-use walking and mountain biking track starts at Anchor Bay and heads for the western end of the park. The track passes...
Tawharanui Tents Only Campground
As Tāwharanui is a surf beach, Miss 10 and I hadn’t rushed to visit this campground during the summer season, preferring to stay...
Puhoi Track – Wenderholm Regional Park
Open pasture lends itself to views over the Puhoi River. From the lookout platform; take in the Waiwera Valley. This track links with...
Couldrey House Track – Wenderholm Regional Park
The Couldrey House Track starts from the pouwhenua (carving) which is at the southern end of the Couldrey House Grounds. The climb to...