Tongariro Alpine Crossing

“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” Zig Ziglar Day 41 to 42 Day 41 – Tongariro to Whakapapa ; 34 km Day 42 – Whakapapa to National Park ; 20 km Total hiked: 1167 km The central plateau was something else. I can’t really describe it better than during my time here something justContinue reading “Tongariro Alpine Crossing”

Pirongia Forest

‘Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei’ ‘Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain’ Māori proverb Day 31 – 32 Day 31 – Kaniwhaniwha Reserve to Pahautea Hut ; 11 km Day 32 – Pahautea Hut to TeContinue reading “Pirongia Forest”