Whakaari / White Island

28th March 2016 – Helicopter Trip to White Island Volcano (Private Scenic Reserve), with Frontier Helicopters. I had sprained my Ankle the weekend before.  The doctors at Greenlane Ascot A & E had directed me that hiking was off the table this Easter long weekend.  While my effective walking range was limited I was still […]

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Whanganui Journey

Whanganui Journey 11th February 2016 to 15th February 2016 – A magical canoeing trip along the Whanganui river with Blazing paddles. A 5 day, 4 night Journey from Taumarunui to Papiriki covering a distance of approximately around 145 km.  2 Canadian Canoes and 1 single kayak (which I took).  Miraculously, despite the pre-trip warnings of […]

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