We're almost at the 800km mark now! Half way down the North Island and getting close to 1000. Walking has become such a habit that a 100km doesn't feel that far at all anymore. Hamilton is 100km away you say? We'll be there in no time! This week alone we've covered over 170km. Already now… Continue reading What is another 100km anyway?
Before Auckland we had a moment where motivation was running low. After two glorious falls in the bush, Eef injured her shoulder and took the last 100km in pain. The trail just wouldn't stop detouring to include every single hill on the way. Reaching Auckland, passing the 600km mark and taking a couple of days… Continue reading 20 hours without water: out of Auckland and in to the Hunuas
All along the way, people have been telling us that we should skip the north and head straight for the South Island. Apparently there is a lot of TA hikers doing this as well. Because the north is "boring". Because it's not as wild and off the grid as the south. Because you have… Continue reading Hike the north – Meet the people
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