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Walking to the centre of God’s Own
The establishment of the 78,000 hectare Pureora Forest Park has long been regarded as a hero story in New Zealand’s conservation history.
The dam that disappeared
Another beautiful Monday, how fortunate we have been with the weather.
Walking into an otherworldly scene
Rainbow Crater, Sulphur Crystal Cliffs, the Lagoon, Sauron’s Eye, Miner’s Lament all names oozing drama and colour.
A walk back in time
Today we walked in New Zealand’s largest mainland ecological island, an area protected by 47 kilometers of pest proof fencing situated on Maungatautari.
At peace with nature
Life is a series of changing seasons and Matariki and the winter solstice is a perfect time to remember those and what has passed, celebrate what we have and reflect on the future.
Taupō’s Waikato River walks
Another blue-sky Monday. How fortunate we were especially with the huge downpour on Sunday night and meteorological winter only weeks away.
Exploring ‘otherworldly’ Tokaanu
Rāhina dawned, chilly, crisp and clear.
Fairytale landscape to explore
Despite dire forecasts of rain an optimistic crowd of walkers set off for the Ohaaki Wetlands.
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