A much anticipated hike over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the Round the Mountain Track turned out to be fabulous. The weather was quite variable over the Crossing, ranging from high fog to very cold wind and rain, changing every… Continue reading

I’ll let some photos drive the narrative. The majority of the New Zealand population lives on the North Island, around 75% (most of whom live in Auckland). The trail goes in and out and around many small towns, and Auckland… Continue reading

I arrived in Kaitai (most northern town by air) on 11/28/23. Hit the grocery store for my first of many over supplies of food and made my way north. Used a taxi for part way, then hitched. The trail normally… Continue reading