Walked the recently reopened Zion Hill loop out at #Karekare this weekend (~3hrs). It's an uphill start for ~40mins to the top of the ridge, then fairly easy going after that. A couple of very small, shallow water crossings (easy to jump or rock hop), but may become larger after/during rain. Beautiful views, both from up on the ridge as well as down by the wetland/ beach.
There's been a lot of work done on the track and it's now well formed, gravel or boardwalk. A good workout on the loose sand walking back to carpark at Karekare.

#NZ #Waitakere #trampstodon #walk

Mōrena ☀️

Yesterday my friend and I enjoyed a loop walk near the Arataki Visitor Centre. The weather was perfect with beautiful views out over the Nihotupu reservoir to the harbour. If you're keen to do this, give yourself 2 hours, more if you like to stop often. There are a few stairs but mostly the track follows the contour of the hills, with a couple of somewhat steep inclines.
#Waitākere #NZ #walk

If you're in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next weekend and love art/supporting artists, you might want to check out the Open Studios Waitākere event. Over 40 studios of artists who reside across the Waitākere ranges are opening for people to meet the artists, see art in action and some are offering new works to purchase.

More info here: https://www.openstudioswaitakere.co.nz/

#NZTwits #art #Waitakere

Been a while... finally got out on the bike and managed to get the whole ride in between rain showers.
First time on the Scenic Drive in ages, little to no traffic due to 'residents only' or 'complete' (road vehicle) closures in different sections. Lots of slip damage :(

#cycle #Auckland #Waitakere #Aotearoa #NewZealand

Check out Had to dust off the bike Scenic Roll on Relive! (2 minute geo located photos video)
https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qVQVmZL36