A northern walk as diverse as the Heaphy

January 2014

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January 2014

Enjoying the view near Ned's lookout. Photo: Matthew Pike
Few venture to Glorit. Most have never heard of it. Yet it’s just an hour from Auckland’s CBD and is in an area of such rugged beauty that Matthew Pike couldn’t resist a peek I’ve never attempted a private walk before. I’ve always imagined you’d be molly-coddled and patronisingly asked if you know how to […]
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