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Symmetry across the lake
A pea soup fog had us creeping along Broadlands Road at snail’s pace before we broke free of the gloom on the Rotorua side of Rainbow Mountain.
The toil and trouble of Ōpepe Reserve
Today’s medley of walks may have been short on distance but certainly not short on variety, history, information or fun.
Devastation gives way to serene, green forest walk
What a Goldilocks’ day. Not too hot and not too cold, just perfect for our walk in the Kaimanawa Forest.
A trip to Rotorua’s towering forest
A double rainbow plunged into the lake bidding us a colourful farewell on our journey to the Whakarewarewa Forest.
