Turere Lodge, Remutaka Forest Park

September 2018

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September 2018

The Turere Bridge shows the wonderful expanse of the Orongorongo. Photo: Anna Delany
When my husband wanted to go overnight tramping for his 40th birthday, along with our two kids and three other families, I was hesitant. The last time I had slept even semi-wild was several years ago on a multi-day hike in the Bavarian Alps where at each stop there were hot showers, fully catered meals […]
Alistair Hall

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