Sleeping in the common room is warmer, but it’s guaranteed that you’ll be awaken by the first person who gets up and starts cooking breakfast.
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Day 2: Panekire Hut to Waiopaoa Hut
A very short day which ended at a beautiful hut right next to the lake, with plenty of ducks and swans around.
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Day 1: Onepoto to Panekire Hut
After delaying the start for two days due to bad weather, I finally got to hike one of the New Zealand’s Great Walks.
Preparing for The Great Walks and Waiting Out Cyclone Pam
I finally arrive to New Zealand after dreaming about it for years, and my first Great Walk (Lake Waikaremoana) gets delayed by two days by Cyclone Pam.
8 New Zealand Great Walks in 8 Weeks
A journal of my attempt to hike 8 of the 9 Great Walks in New Zealand in a span of 8 weeks, starting from the North Island before heading to the South Island.
