Palmerston North to Toko Corner (Tararua Range) 28kms Total 1493kms Jesse and Josh came over to catch up last night and we talked about how we were going to tackle the next six days. We all have a lot of food to carry so our packs are much heavier than we are used to. I …
Total 1465kms Donna dropped me back at Countdown in Kelvin Grove and I walked 8kms following the Manuatu river pathway to the Fitzgerald bridge which I will cross tomorrow. I walked further down the river to the Palmerston North holiday park where I am staying tonight. After checking early, I walked into the city and …
Bulls to Palmerston North 36kms Total 1457kms I did not need my pack today and was able to leave it at Donna's place. It makes a big difference. I felt very light and had the wind behind me. It was a bit cold in the morning but the heat turned on by 12. I made …
Koitiata to Bulls 30kms Total 1421kms I did not sleep well last night in my tent. I was waking up to the wind and tossing and turning all night. Feeling tired and drained made the whole day a bit of a struggle. I was taking it 5kms at a time but they each felt like …
Whanganui to Koitiata 32kms Total 1391kms Today started off ok with some nice easy road walking out of Whanganui on SH3. A young french guy called Hiliare caught up to me just out of Whanganui. I have met him before when I was on the Timber Trail. He walks until he feels like stopping and …
I was contacted by both the Whanganui Chronicle and the River City Press to write a story about me in their papers so I caught up with both of them today. The Chronicle interviewed me at the hostel and took some photos and then I popped into the other office which is just around the …
Matahiwi to Whanganui 52kms Total 1359kms So I've actually done 7kms more than the total above. I didn't follow the official trail on the river section. The first two days on the river can be done by walking the bush track or canoe. The canoe trip can also be continued all the way to Whanganui. …
Bridge To Nowhere Camp to Matahiwi (Whanganui River) 43kms The rapids went 'next level' today. There were less of them but they were bigger. I got tipped out and floated about 100 meters on my back holding on to the kayak beside me but I had to let go when it got side on in …
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John Coull Hut to Bridge To Nowhere Campsite (Whanganui River) 31kms We got away at 8.30am and the first rapids around the corner were the biggest yet. The waves spilled over the bow and I got very wet. So did dad and Scott. It was much the same as yesterday except for some jet boats …
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Whakahoro to John Coull Hut (Whanganui River) 37kms Dad and Scott arrived at around 10am. There was a group of about 20 of us getting on the river at the same time from two separate hire companies. After a safety briefing and some tips and instructions we were paddling by 11ish. I had a kayak …
The Path Less Travelled 