“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” Dr Seuss Day 105 to 110 Day 105 – Princhester Road to Aparima Hut ; 22 km Day 106- Aparima Hut to Telford Campsite ; 22 km Day 107 – Telford Campsite to Birchwood Station ; 30 km Day 108 – Birchwood Station to Melville HutContinue reading “Southland”
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Greenstone and Mavora Walkway
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw Day 101 to 103 Day 101 – Greenstone Campsite to Greenstone Hut ; 24 km Day 102 – Greenstone Hut to Carey Campsite ; 28 km Day 103 – Carey Campsite to Mavora Lakes Road ; 17 km Total hiked: 2797 kmContinue reading “Greenstone and Mavora Walkway”
Routeburn Track
“The long way taken looks real good now” Taylor Swift – Tis The Damn Season Day 100 Day 100 – Queenstown to Greenstone Campsite ; 32 km Total hiked: 2728 km Returning back to trail was great! Not only had we got the chance to celebrate a wedding and eat everything we could imagine, butContinue reading “Routeburn Track”
Motatapu Valley to Queenstown
“Yesterday has forgotten us. Tomorrow hasn’t met us yet. But today is waiting for us and could just be our greatest friend.” Atticus Day 96 to 99 Day 96 – Wanaka to Fern Burn Hut ; 24 km Day 97 – Fern Burn Hut to Roses Hut ; 16 km Day 98 – Roses HutContinue reading “Motatapu Valley to Queenstown”
The Lakes
“If there is magic in this world it is contained in water” Loren Eiseley Day 91 to 95 Day 91 – Lake Tekapo to Lake Ohau ; 94 km cycled Day 92 – Lake Ohau to Ahuriri River ; 25 km Day 93 – Ahuriri River to Timaru River ; 21 km Day 94 –Continue reading “The Lakes”
Pass, Pass, Pass
“We were a fresh page on the desk. Filling in the blanks as we go. As if the street lights pointed in an arrowhead. Leading us home. And I hope I never lose you. Hope it never ends” Taylor Swift – Cornelia Street Day 77 to 81 Day 77 – Boyle Village to Hope KiwiContinue reading “Pass, Pass, Pass”
Nelson Lakes
“You can’t always see the light at the end ofthe tunnel, but if you just keep moving you will come to a better place. “ Iroh – Avatar: The Last Airbender Day 72 to 76 Day 72 – St Arnaud to John Tait Hut ; 24 km Day 73 – John Tait Hut to BlueContinue reading “Nelson Lakes”
Richmond Ranges
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary Day 65 to 71 Day 65 – Havelock to Captains Creek Hut ; 43 km Day 66 – Captains Creek Hut to Rocks Hut ; 10 km Day 67 – Rocks Hut to Starveall Hut ; 19 km Day 68 – Starveall Hut toContinue reading “Richmond Ranges”
Wellington
“There is a past version of you that is so proud of how far you have come.” Paulo Coelho Day 61 Day 61 – Wellington to Picton ; 22 km Total hiked: 1714 km Wow. I did it! I conquered one island. Not only that I kind of conquered myself. Truth be told I startedContinue reading “Wellington”
Kāpiti Coast
“Find someone who sees your madness as magic” J Strelou Day 59 to 60 Day 59 – Waikanae to Plimmerton ; 38 km Day 60 – Plimmerton to Wellington ; 32 km Total hiked: 1692 km While some people may divide a trail in regards to towns passed, kilometres trotted or the various tracks theyContinue reading “Kāpiti Coast”
GC Chronicles 