Aparima

  • SH94-Mavora Lakes Road to Swing Bridge to Kiwi Burn

    Re-started my great walk Sunday 10th December from the intersection of SH94 and Mavora Lakes Road. Beautiful sunny day with a light breeze. Big improvement on the previous day which had gale force winds with gusts up to 120kmph and… Continue reading

  • Telford Burn to Aparima Hut

    Sunday 3 December – The walk from Telford Burn started with a steep climb up to the Telford Ridge Tops in mist and drizzle. I could see the markers well enough but missed out on the spectacular views from 1024m… Continue reading

  • Riverton Cemetery to Colac Bay

    Started from Riverton Cemetery (a wee detour) and had a leisurely lazy walk along roads, through bush, over farm paddocks and along beaches to Colac Bay. I felt so welcome in Riverton-Aparima and learned more about my whakapapa (family history).… Continue reading

  • Invercargill to Riverton / Aparima

    Gorgeous walk – most of it along Oreti beach. Great weather and food day! I tried a Jimmy’s pie for brunch and had a delicious blue cod fish and chips for dinner. Yum! Continue reading