Wallowing in Heroism
It's our final day at sea. And I'm grateful for it. The sky is still relatively clear but the open ocean foretells a squall about to make windfall.
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Not Quite Parrots, a Hike, and a Sunset
How can this be? A massive storm is supposed to roll in tomorrow but today is the clearest, sunniest day yet! We wake up to our own, secluded bay. I make breakfast and we are out to sea, around “The Hole In The Rock” and headed to Army Bay. Kim, our host, has explained that the best muscling is a short dingy's ride from the bay and a well established hiking path takes us across the island.
Sailing To “The Hole In The Rock” and A Secluded Anchorage
Sailing to Whangamumu Harbour from Motuarohia Island via "The Hole In The Rock” on Motu Kōkako (aka Piercy Island), New Zealand.
Parrots, Motuarohia Island Vistas, And Provisioning For The Bay of Islands
We wake up anchored off of Motuarohia Island (aka Robertson Island). It is the first natural stop along the Bay of Islands with picturesque views and a short track (trail) to a vista point. It is time to explore.
On To The Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
It is the end of our group travels. Half the team takes off for the States today. Cowboy and I remain for only last week. This time, we hop on a plane back to the North Island, to Karekare and…
Not Quite Hiking Mount Doom: Hiking the Taranaki Falls Track
When inclement weather nixes our plans to hike the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing, we race the rain to hike the 4-mile Taranaki Falls Track.
Craters of the Moon and Hot Tubs
A day exploring the Aratiatia Rapids Dam, hiking Craters of the Moon, and an evening of hot tubbing in the geothermal springs of Taupo, New Zealand.
Gales, Gnats, And Tramping Around the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
A gale matters little as we tube through New Zealand's famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. When we are done, so is the storm. In time to hike the Ruakuri Walk.
Te Puia’s Pōhutu Geyser, Skyline Rotorua, and Tamaki Maouri Village
Te Puia geothermal geysers, lunch with a view from Skyline Rotorua, and te wero with a dinner at Tamaki Maouri Village In Rotorua, New Zealand
A Ngongotaha Lakefront Reserve Picnic And Hot Action In Waiotapu
After a sleepless flight, we arrive in New Zealand to picnic along the Ngongotaha Lakefront Reserve, check into to Rotorua, and explore Waiotapu.