Those canoeing the Whanganui River, Aotearoa’s wettest Great Walk, can now find shelter in three new buildings. Located at Ngaporo Campsite, Mangapurua Campsite and John Coull Hut, the buildings mirror the shape of a wharenui. They have been blessed by Ratana church minister Robbie Williams. The idea for the wharenui was first pitched in 2015. […]
About the author
Samantha Mythen
Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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