Huntly to Pukete 31kms Total 750kms Dad booked a motel in Huntly and we had a good feed of Subway. Another 8am start in the morning after a cooked breakfast at a cafe in town. I wanted muesli and yogurt but it was not on the menu. Starting from the western side of the bridge …
Meremere to Huntly 36kms Total 719kms Dad dropped me off this morning. We had breakfast at Pokeno Bacon in Mercer. I got the big breakfast. I couldn't believe how much bacon was on the plate. Six big pieces and all the rest. I didn't struggle too much getting it down though. I started today opposite …
Bombay to Meremere 26kms Total 683kms As soon as Roger dropped me off in the morning I realised I didn't have my hat. I checked my bag and looked back just a few meters where I had got out of the van. I carried on and arranged for Roger and the boys to bring it …
Auckland Airport to Bombay 39kms Total 657kms I really went for it today. My biggest day so far. I really wish I had carried on for another 3kms to complete a full marathon. It was an emotional start to the day saying goodbye to Katie and the kids. I wont see them now for six …
Mt Eden to Auckland Airport 33kms Total 618kms It is a great view at the top of Mt Eden looking back at the city and all around. It was busy with the morning joggers and walkers. I came down and crossed over few more parks including through Cornwall Park before walking around the base of …
Christmas day with the family in Auckland. We stayed at Katie's dads which is currently base camp while I come through Auckland. It did not feel like a normal Christmas day but we were together. A trip to the beach, McDonald's and then just watching movies on the couch. Perfect.
Torbay to Mt Eden 28kms Total 585kms Richard joined me today to walk the east coast bays. The tide was high again so we couldn't get around some points without getting our shoes wet. I didn't want to take the risk and opted for road walking most of the way. It was still very nice …
Puhoi to Torbay 35kms Total 557kms Coming out of Puhoi and joining the Christmas traffic was a change of pace. I walked the road all the way to Torbay. The trail normally takes you around the rocks from Waiwera to Orewa but the tide was high so I could not do this and I can't …
Dome Valley to Puhoi 27kms Total 522kms Ian called out to me when he saw me come out of my cabin this morning and offered me a ride back up to the Dome Cafe. I had a nice hot and sugary coffee before setting off. I dont want to be negative but to be honest, …
Pakiri to Dome Valley 29kms Total 495kms. Today was a hard day. It started with a steep climb up into Omaha forest with a 445m summit. I set off at 7am. The tracks were narrow and muddy. Not as bad as Raetea, but pretty bad. It really slows you down and makes the descent's tricky …
The Path Less Travelled 