Category: Wellington

Photo shoot day

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Perhaps the aspect of Onward Knits I worried about the most was the photo shoot. There were a lot of decision that had to be made and only one thing was certain: I had to do the photos at the railway station. Continue reading →

Te Kopahou: Another Enjoyable Failure

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Last Sunday I again tried to reach the top of Te Kopahou Hill – and I again failed. It was an enjoyable failure – a nice day’s walk, I got a little bit further than last time, and think I now know the best route. At the time, of course, I didn’t think that and wanted to scream at the hill path I was attempting.

But hey I still got some nice photos.  Continue reading →

#peakbragging Last Day!

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Sunday was the last day of my #peakbragging and I am happy and sad to report that I both succeeded and failed.

I succeeded in that I achieved the intangible goal of getting out and exploring more of Wellington while the weather was good. I went on a couple of walks I’d always wanted to do and saw my hometown from more angles than I imagined possible.

I failed in the tangible goal in that I didn’t set foot on the top of every peak. Wright’s Hill was planned for Saturday, but I was distracted by Scrabble and beer and never made it. I’m okay with that, I was up there a couple of weeks before Christmas. And Te Kopahou…well that’s a story all in itself. Continue reading →

#peakbragging Day 6 Makara Peak

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I’ll be completely honest: I did not enjoy the Makara Peak walk. It was hot and muggy. I wore the wrong shoes (sneakers instead of my boots). The track is a shared mountain biking and walking track. I’ve nothing against mountain bikers. It just means you have to always be listening for the slither of tires behind you and be ready to hop off the path to let them pass. Continue reading →

#peakbragging Day 4 Skyline Walkway

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I awoke on Day 4 to high cloud – perfect for tackling the Skyline Walk and its three peaks.

I’ve wanted to do the Skyline Walk for ages, but was worried that I didn’t have the required fitness. While it’s only 11km long, the Wellington City Council website labels it strenuous. Additionally, since I was using public transport for access, I’d have to add on an extra kilometre on either end. But I figured it was perfect weather (high cloud blocking out sun, but not views, with light winds), I could take it at my own pace, and there were always plenty of places to leave the trail and head home.

I was still a bit nervous. Continue reading →