Category Archives: Te Araroa

The book is complete!

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Stuart Fleming

If you are given the choice between walking for 2,300km or writing a book, make sure you go for a walk! Writing books is much more difficult… That said, I’ve done it! A couple of months ago I took delivery … Continue reading →

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I miss the Trail

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Wake. Toilet. Eat. Pack. Walk. For 88 days this was my morning routine. Simple, huh? Sure there were other things to think about, like the weather and the route and my aching body and my gear and the cashflow and … Continue reading →

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Adventure on hold

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

The decision has been made – I’m hanging up my walking shoes. It’s been a fascinating (which is a euphemism for: emotional, crappy, euphoric, tumultuous, frustrating) process of recuperation. Being on the sidelines waiting for my shin to recover has … Continue reading →

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Pictures that make me smile

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Our planet is bursting with beautiful, memorable sights…

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Crossed the Rakaia without getting wet!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

After a hectic afternoon in Arthur’s Pass setting up an Indiegogo campaign to (fingers crossed!) garner some further donations to fill the I-need-to-eat-more fund, I beetled my way past Klondyke Corner to Bealey, arriving at the ever-so-cute Bealey Hut in … Continue reading →

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Arthurs Pass? Done!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

I’m pleased to report there was no snow on top of Harper Pass, unlike Waiau Pass. Instead I enjoyed stunning sunshine as I walked up the valley to reach the top, and then down along the Taramakau River. The forecast … Continue reading →

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Crampons and ice-axe, anyone?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

So much has happened since I last was able to post an update… here are the highlights: Got a ride to Christchurch with Nicky from Blenheim. Attended the Queen’s Scout Award presentation with the Governor General and a dozen very … Continue reading →

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South Island (+ Bluebridge) pics

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Thought you might like to see some of the country I’ve been walking and people I’ve been meeting…  

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I’m still alive!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Amazing how flat a map is when it’s spread out on the floor of a warm and comfortable lounge. Gives an impression that a proposed route will be a stroll through … Continue reading →

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My head hurts

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

For two reasons… but firstly, an update: After leaving the fabulous ‘kept me dry and warm’ Trail Angels called Chris and Sharon I walked up (and down) a very steep hill – with fabulous views – to Havelock. I now … Continue reading →

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