18/08/2014

Mangorewa Track

"This route is passable only when the river level is low and is suitable only for experienced trampers wearing tramping boots. Take extreme care as the rocks are slippery, and there are numerous deep potholes to avoid."

This is a quote we found from internet after doing a 10 km hike which took us up to 5 hours to finish. Tramping boots would have been definitely nice to wear since the rivers rocks were super slippery. Luckily nothing happened and we were safe back home on Sunday evening. However the driving back home became more interesting when we almost run out of fuel.

During the day we learned three things:

  • Don't forget your lighter or matches to the car, or cooking the lunch gets challenging.
  • Canon EF 50mm F1.8 is not enough for flaming fire from the sun rays, at least on August in NZ. We'll make another try on summertime when the sun is pointing out from a better angle!
  • While driving a car, follow the fuel gauge - it might descend unexpectedly. All of the gas stations in NZ are not open 24/7 and the next gas station might be far away from you.











Smoke without fire. It was a nice try though.

The lunch turner into a dinner after finishing the hike.  Next time we won't forget the matches!

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