Climb Rangitoto Island-A summer series #5 –
Although I’ve walked to the summit of Rangitoto Island many times the view makes the hike hugely rewarding with the incredible 360-degree vistas of the harbour and islands. The short ferry ride is just 25 minutes from downtown Auckland. On a beautiful Auckland summers day, it seems every sailboat, motorboat and windsurfers are competing for […]
Climb Rangitoto Island and enjoy the stunning views over the harbour and back to the city
Although I’ve walked to the summit of Rangitoto Island many times the view makes the hike hugely rewarding with the incredible 360 degree vistas of the harbour and islands. The short ferry ride, just 25 minutes from downtown Auckland is a sight to behold. On a beautiful Auckland summers day it seems every sail boat, […]
The Motutapu-Rangitoto Traverse
In anticipation for trekking the Mont Blanc region in June and traversing numerous steep valleys across France, Italy and Switzerland, I recently embarked (with my dear sister, Anne) on another half marathon, as fear is the only way I can discipline myself! I choose this great sporting even for obvious reasons … the Motutapu-Rangitoto Traverse takes you the […]