Short walks

by | Aug 2, 2017 | 2

CHOOSE A SECTION FOR YOUR SHORT WALK The walks here have been arranged into reasonably small chunks. It is possible to break some of the longer walks into even smaller sections — read through the notes to see where the road access points are. In most cases, if the...

Thru hike

by | Aug 2, 2017 | 2

A THRU HIKE IS WHERE PEOPLE UNDERTAKE THE GNW AS A SINGLE JOURNEY END TO END Some people will organise food and water drops and use local shops to help keep their pack weight down. The campsites are suitable for tents or bivi bags. Camping hammocks work well except in...

Weekend walks

by | May 25, 2016 | 2

WALK THE WHOLE WALK IN A COUPLE OF WEEKENDS  For those people who want to put on a full pack and undertake the GNW as a series of overnight hikes, these itineraries suggest places to camp, and one night suggests using a motel as there are no formal campsites in the...

Inn to inn walks

by | May 25, 2016 | 2

IF SLEEPING IN A TENT ISN’T YOUR TOP CHOICE, WHY NOT TRY AN INN TO INN WALK Walking inn to inn involves the physical challenge of an overnight hike but with the luxury of a shower, a comfortable bed and a lighter pack. You can walk much of the GNW in this style,...