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Kepler Track

(Updated post about the glow worm caves here) The Kepler track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, situated between Lake Te Anau, (the “cave of rain,” as named by the Maori), and Lake Manapouri. It’s a four-day 60 km … Continue reading

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Live like you mean it

You never know what life is going to ask of you. Last week, on the cracked desert floor that lay out beneath me like millions of disjointed puzzle pieces, I was its student. This week, summiting its snow capped mountains, … Continue reading

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Te Anau: glow worm caves

Bused it to Te Anau at the crack of dawn today and went straight to the DOC to get intel on the Milford track — whose trailhead is accessed via ferry. The woman behind the desk just stared at me. … Continue reading

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