As the school holidays began we hatched a plan to wear the kids out….possibly for the entire holidays.   We need to first of all note, our plan failed and after an unbelievable effort from all 4 of us, making this 18km (yes you read that right) return trip on foot somehow the kids were still running about full of energy after a short car ride … Continue reading Te Uku Windfarm – ZL1/WK-130

Emma and I did this was a little over 2years ago when SOTA hadn’t made it to New Zealand. Because of this (and other commitments with the children, in particular Miss 9’s increasing social life) Emma decided to sit this one out. Pirongia is not for the faint hearted. It is a decent walk in to the summit – allow plenty of time (fully dawn … Continue reading Mount Pirongia – ZL1/WK-034