Tag Archives: walking

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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Te Araroa is opened

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Imagine coming up with a plan you think will take five years to turn into reality, only to have it drag out for 17 years. That’s what happened with Geoff Chapple’s vision to create a walking trail that stretches the … Continue reading →

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Happy Te Araroa anniversary to me!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Twelve months ago today this view was my reward for a day of walking along Ninety Mile Beach: my first full day on Te Araroa. Because the memory is so strong it seems like yesterday I was patching my blisters … Continue reading →

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Why I love my sponsors

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

I’ve been asked several times along my journey whether I managed to secure any sponsorship. Whilst I was unable to find a “here’s a tonne of cash” benefactor (and hence very appreciative of everyone who has pre-bought my book to … 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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One island down – one to go

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

From Pukerua Bay (thanks Rachel!) the day was filled with big hills (Colonial Knob and Mount Kaukau), gales, bits of rain and a young couple late-returning from an orienteering event in the forest. The views were stunning, the strong winds … Continue reading →

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Windy, and not even to Wellington yet!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

A whirl-wind week of walking (how’s that for alliteration?) has seen me chew through some serious kilometres. From Turakina Beach I was ambushed in the forest by a herd of noisy Marton Scouts on bicycles. They escorted me – well, they … Continue reading →

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Wandering on from Wanganui

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It’s been great spending a couple of days in Wanganui. Standing ovation to Dianne (Scout name: Ruru) and Bill (Karu) for their outstanding hospitality and hot shower – makes it very hard to leave 😉 When I first came in … Continue reading →

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Man versus Mountain and River

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

A detour from Te Araroa’s suggested path saw me continue ‘around the mountain’ from Whakapapa Village to Mangaturuturu Hut. This was a big day – probably in the Top 5 most physically strenuous days I’ve had. As far as walking … Continue reading →

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A wrong makes two rights

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It was with a resigned air I left my fabulous ‘holiday’ accommodation and stood at the trig overlooking Te Kuiti. Within a short space of time I was sitting in the Waitomo News offices, being asked by Todd all about … Continue reading →

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