TA Day 4, Utea Park to Ahipara, 32 km
On the final day walking the Ninety Mile Beach, the wind changes and brings blow carts my way.
TA audio narrative: suddenly D-day
After 36 hours of travel, I arrived in New Zealand and started hiking right away.
TA Day 3, Maunganui Bluff to Utea Park – 30 km
Awakened by wild horses, the Blissful Hiker heads back onto the long, lonely Ninety Mile Beach.
TA Day 2, Twilight Camp to Maunganui Bluff – 28 km
Following the stairs down from Scott Point, the Blissful Hiker begins the Ninety Mile Beach.
TA Day 1, Cape Reinga to Twilight Camp – 13 km
After 3 flights, and 36 hours of travel, I start the hike, falling asleep to crashing waves at Twilight.
TA…and away she goes!
In late October, I said goodbye and set off for the other side of the world.
TA video: ready or not…
The Blissful Hiker Alison Young packs ultralight gear to ready to go to New Zealand.
TA audio narrative: no outcomes backpacking
If you arrive at a final destination, it’s a sign that you’ve set your sights too low.
TA audio narrative: Does orange make my butt look fat?
It’s said that people fear public speaking – and looking ridiculous – more than death.
TA audio narrative: who is this “blissful hiker” you speak of?
I love being a DJ, but wanted to experience a thru-hike before it was too late.
