Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Situated at the base of the Coromandel Range, the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway follows the old railway line between Paeroa and Waihi, giving...
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Karangahake Windows Walk
James and I had planned a weekend in Paeroa so that we could run a section of the Hauraki Rail Trail. While I...
Arataki Nature Trail – Arataki Visitor Centre
Short Walk. A beautiful introduction to the flora and fauna of the Waitakere Ranges and a great addition to any visit to the Arataki...
What is fitness to you?
Fitness is a very subjective term. On one health related site I visited they asked this very question .. A large number replied that...
Wairoa Loop Track – Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Tramping Track. The Wairoa Loop Track climbs steeply from the south side of the Wairoa picnic site (off Moumoukai Road) to a lookout...
I’ll take that bet
On Saturday morning James and I headed south to the Hunua Ranges. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Hunua before, although Camp...
How I learned to love running
I’ve run on and off (mostly off) for a number of years, but it’s never been an activity I did for enjoyment (hence...
Zion Ridge Track – Karekare Regional Park (Closed due to Kauri Die Back)
Track is currently closed due to Kauri Die Back.
Not all who wander are lost
I spend most of my week planning for Saturday. – You see, Saturday’s are my “long run” day and for the latter part...
The sun still rose
Yesterday I, (like most of the people in the civilized world) watched the outcome of the US Election unfold, the results were just...