Category: Travel

Summiting Mount Taranaki: New Plymouth, New Zealand

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Climbing Mt Taranaki and sunset at Syme Hut have been on my list of must-dos for some time. A fantastic week in New Plymouth with new friends ended perfectly. A spectacular sunset followed by a summit climb. Read on…

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The Forgotten Highway: Cycling New Zealand Part 3

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The Forgotten Highway, notorious for its gruelling profile and lack of amenities, seemed a challenging way to end our cycle tour. It was amazing! Lucky with the weather, Ned and I had the best cycle and met some interesting characters along the way.

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The Timber Trail: Part 2 Cycling New Zealand

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Cycling the Timber Trail was always in the back of my mind after kiwi cyclists talk highly of it. Our experience even more special with a bridge swing and camping in an unusual spot. Awesome!

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The Waikato River Trail: Part 1 Cycling New Zealand

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It was time for another bike adventure, this time with my friend Ned. In our quest to cycle from Mt Maunganui to Mount Taranaki, we started our journey on the Waikato River Trails. Drama ahead, read on..