Month: February 2021

Matiu / Some’s Island , WELLINGTON

Track Facts: 40mins (plus exploring time) 3km loop Easy walk with some steep sections Decent footwear required Kid friendly No dogs Bio security check required one arrival Cost: price of ferry ticket. $25 (adult) $13 (child) return to and from Days Bay or Queens Wharf You can camp on the island at the campsite OR […]

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Tutaenui Reservoir, MANAWATU

Track facts: 4km 45min-1hour Easy track but loose gravel so trail shoes recommended Kid friendly Dogs on leashes and horses welcome This gem of a walk is found just outside Marton, a small rural town of 5,000 in the Manawatu, only a 35min drive from Whanganui or Palmerston North. To get there, drive to the […]

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