Leaving Camp
8 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This morning we completed the pack up of the stage into the truck (the word lorry isn't used here apparently). We then headed for a team brunch in Cambridge. The portaloo was tied up to be transportedOkumaya devam et
More Events Team Pics
8 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A few more pics of the events team from throughout the week!
Flying Hamilton to Wellington
8 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Wow that might just be the prettiest flight I've ever done! Cruising at 17,000ft with clear skies the scenery of New Zealand's North Island was simply incredible! Hamilton Airport also very nice andOkumaya devam et
Wellington War Memorial
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
This morning I got up and checked out early to begin a day of exploring Wellington. First stop the war memorial.
Mt Victoria Lookout
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Next up I ascended Mt Victoria to the lookout point at the top. The 360 panoramic views were stunning overlooking the city, waterfront, suburbs, river bay and airport!
Waterfront Walk
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
I then took a stroll along Wellington waterfront picking up a ham and cheese toastie for breakfast along the way.
PwC Wellington
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Of course I had to stop off at PwC Wellington which had a great view out to the bay.
Cable Car
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Next up I took the famous cable car ride up to the top of Wellington for more wonderful views over the harbour.
Wellington Botanical Gardens
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Once leaving the cable car you arrive immediately at the Wellington Botanical Gardens. I took a circular walk around here before heading back down into the city via the cable car.
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
My final stop was at the Museum of New Zealand! With 6 floors of exhibits around nature, war, art, culture and much more! One of the most ancient artefacts was the English version of the treatyOkumaya devam et
Ferry Wellington to Picton
9 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A beautiful evening ferry ride from the north island to south island. I managed to bag a seat right near the front of the boat so the views were great without even having to move.
Ferry to Ship Cove
10 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After a quick stopover for the night in Picton I boarded the boat to Ship Cove at 8am this morning. This was to start the 4 day Queen Charlotte Track hike!
Queen Charlotte Track Day 1
10 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Day 1 of the track was absolutely stunning! I covered just under 17km in 3 and a quarter hours with 520m of elevation gain. The paths today were very twisty and turny starting with a steady ascentOkumaya devam et
Paddleboarding
10 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I checked into my accomodation at Furneaux Lodge to discover they offered free paddleboarding! So I thought it would be rude not to go for a paddle. The number of jellyfish in the water was crazy so IOkumaya devam et
Evening at Furneaux Lodge
10 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
I wound down from the days walking with some time in the hammock before sitting down for dinner and a glass of rose! The region of Marlborough is world renowned for its wine so a wine it had to be.
Queen Charlotte Track Day 2
11 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
This morning I woke up in no hurry at all as the second day of the QCT is the easiest of them all! With very little ascent and only 12km of distance the walking took me around 2.5 hours. I was slowedOkumaya devam et
Punga Cove
11 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
This evening I am staying at Punga Cove! I have a cabin to myself with an amazing view if you walk 20ft down the balcony. There is a pool, two hot tubs, hammocks, paddleboards and kayaks to be enjoyedOkumaya devam et
QCT Day 3 Morning
12 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Day 3 was off to a good start with a tasty breakfast ahead of what is the longest, hilliest and therefore most difficult day of the track. The views however were incredible as the track runs along theOkumaya devam et
QCT Day 3 Eatwells Lookout
12 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This particular lookout was about a 10 minute detour from the track but boy was it worth it! The views were so amazing that its earnt its own post on here.
QCT Day 3 Afternoon
12 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The views in the afternoon were equally as stunning as in the morning! Made it to my accomodation a smidge under the 25km mark. Now to relax!
QCT Day 3 Evening
12 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This evening I checked into my 5 person shared accomodation to discover I was the only person staying there! I spoke to the owner and she said this was highly unusual and the 3 previous nights hadOkumaya devam et
QCT Day 4
13 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Day 4 of the track began with an unrelenting ascent from sea level up to the peak of the hills. The track followed the ridgeline for a while before heading sharply downhill, the steadily back uphillOkumaya devam et
QCT Finish Line
13 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Early in the afternoon I reached the jetty of Anakiwa which marks the finishing line for the track! 74.4km, 2,358m elevation gain completed in 14hr 17m of walking. What a great experience!
ShortlyOkumaya devam et
Evening in Picton
13 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After arriving in Picton, checking in, washing and hanging out all of my clothes it was time to hit the town!
The place I went for dinner had a group playing, and the very first song they played wasOkumaya devam et
Hot Tub Time
14 Ocak 2024, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After 4 days of walking I spent the morning milling around the hostel including about 90 minutes in the hot tub overlooking the town!














































































































































































GezginYour award is good 🤣 fingers crossed you don't get Covid.
Gezgin
That's a relief, phew! 👍
Gezgin
If you are a member of the SWAM you'd fit in anywhere, well done Greg. 👍⚽️
Gezgin
Oh boy that looks yummy, ha! 👍