Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

Covid hit in 2020 just as I was due to hike on Great Barrier Island 100 kilometres north of Auckland. It’s taken 5 years, but I did it and last Friday returned from ‘The Barrier’ after 10 days hiking with fellow bushwalkers on this beautiful off grid place of unspoilt beaches and hilly wilderness.

Lovely mild weather, lovely company and glorious walking I recommend to all. Photos never capture the true beauty and spirit, let’s try anyway.

striding through giant tree ferns

Clambering through river crossings

A bit knackered at the top of Mount Hobson

Moonlight sleeping at Mount Heale Hut

Sunset over The Barrier

More moonlight sleeping

Beach ambling

Yep, we’re climbing this

And this.

I could go on, you get the picture.

And for something completely, here is the Aurora Australia at Wilson’s Prom in October 2024.

Oops, I remember I would refer to my writing endeavors, well, next time. For now, my health remains fine, I’m walking and travelling and riding my luck. More soon, I promise.