Category: Oceania

Harris Saddle Shelter, Routeburn Track

Routeburn Track Day 2: Routeburn Falls Hut to Lake Mackenzie Hut

Clouds blocked the scenery for most of the day, but later on I was treated with great views of Lake Mackenzie, and a lunar eclipse.

Routeburn Track

Routeburn Track Day 1: Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut

My third Great Walk in three weeks starts with an short and easy day to Routeburn Falls Hut.

Interislander Ferry, New Zealand

Wellington, Christchurch, Mount Cook, and Queenstown, In Between Great Walks

After finishing my first 2 Great Walks, I took 9 days to rest and make my way to the adventure capital of New Zealand: Queenstown.

Taking a rest with Memo, Tongariro Northern Circuit

Tongariro Northern Circuit Day 3: Waihohonu Hut to Whakapapa Village

Good weather continued to follow me on the last day of this hike. Walking with a slight limp, my swollen knee welcomed the flat elevation.

Tongariro Northern Circuit

Tongariro Northern Circuit Day 2: Oturere Hut to Waihohonu Hut

The day after doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was a short one, ending at the spectacular, newly built Waihohonu Hut.