New Zealand volcanoes
One of the many things I love about New Zealand is easy access to (mostly) extinct volcanoes. They are always a challenge to walk up and reward with stunning views.…
Tag: Rangitoto
Best of 2016 – Tramping / hiking – New Zealand
A reasonably successful third year of tramping / hiking in New Zealand. Completed my longest and toughest tramp – five days for the Travers-Sabine Circuit, including Angelus Hut and an…
Rangitoto baches
One of the most delightful things about Rangitoto, a huge dormant volcano in Auckland’s Hauraki harbour, is the collection of historic baches (holiday homes). Despite tough volcanic ground and no…
Rangitoto
The newest and largest volcano in Auckland, now dormant, Rangitoto makes for a great day trip, only fifteen minutes by regular ferry services from the CBD. An iconic symbol of the…
Motutapu Island
One of my favourite islands in the Hauraki Gulf, Motutapu was one of the earliest places settled in Auckland. It’s now home to almost no one, offers spectacular views out…
Auckland volcanoes
There’s not many cities built on top of a volcanic field. One of my favourite things about Auckland are the many volcanic cones, providing great vantage points for beautiful views across…
Tramping (hiking) – best moments so far
I’ve only been tramping (hiking) for two years but have fallen for it quickly, doing ten multi-day walks in New Zealand (mostly Great Walks), and a bunch of day walks…
Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf from the air
As you’d expect from a city with two harbours, endless parks, volcanic cones, and many nearby islands, Auckland looks pretty good from the air. Trickier than you’d expect though to…
Auckland Heritage Festival 2015
One of the highlights of early Spring in Auckland is the Auckland Heritage Festival, celebrating the somewhat surprising amount of heritage accumulated over 175 years. There are over 200 events,…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Auckland is blessed with many beautiful islands, most within an hour of the city. They all have their own character but stunning views, pristine waters and good walking tracks come as standard. I’ve…