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Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025

‘Mirror perfect’ Lake Okataina

This Rāhina we walked a medley of short, easy trails in the Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

A pea soup fog had us creeping along Broadlands Road at snail’s pace before we broke free of the gloom on the Rotorua side of Rainbow Mountain.

Dan Hutchinson 27/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/03/2025

Today’s medley of walks may have been short on distance but certainly not short on variety, history, information or fun.

Dan Hutchinson 05/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/03/2025

What a Goldilocks’ day. Not too hot and not too cold, just perfect for our walk in the Kaimanawa Forest.

Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025

A double rainbow plunged into the lake bidding us a colourful farewell on our journey to the Whakarewarewa Forest.