Hiya all, I am Peter Roche the Walking Kiwi and this Blog is my bucket list travels around New Zealand and adventures walking and cycling a few of the world’s iconic treks. Some of my favourites are highlighted below….the adventures continue.
Rota Vicentina – The Fisherman’s Trail
In July 15 I am heading again to Europe to cycle the spectacular Danube River towpath from Passau to Budapest in Hungary. Then on to Lisbon and cycle south along the wild Atlantic Coast called the Rota Vicentina trail to Faro in Algave…..Read More
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Cycling Danube River
By Walker
/ May 17, 2025
In July 15 I am heading again to Europe and this time flying to Munich to cycle the amazing, spectacular…
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Kumano Kodo Walk – Japan
By Walker
/ November 27, 2023
In March 2024 I am again off to Walk with my sister Michele. This time it’s the ancient Kumano Kodo…
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Cape to Cape Track – Australia
By Walker
/ June 10, 2022
Cape Leewin Lighthouse, Margaret River. Cape to Cape Track The Cape to Cape Walk Track is a 125km trail located in…
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Camino Portuguese – 2023
By Walker
/ April 23, 2022
This April 2023 I am back to Portugal with my sister Michele to repeat the Camino Portuguese walk from Porto…
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Queen Charlotte Track
By Walker
/ April 9, 2022
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71 km long New Zealand walking track between Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound…
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Mountains to Sea Trail
By Walker
/ December 10, 2021
The Mountains to Sea Ngā Ara Tūhono is a 231km cycle with a compulsory boat ride to bridge an unrideable…
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Dunstan / Roxburgh / Clutha Cycle Trail
By Walker
/ September 23, 2021
I am back in Otago on 20th September to cycle 3 of NZ premier cycle trails over 3 days. First…
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Annapurna Circuit
By Walker
/ April 10, 2021
The Annapurna Circuit is a 210 km, multi-day trek that circumnavigates the Annapurna Massif in Nepal. The trail traverses terraced…
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Canal de Garonne, France
By Walker
/ March 10, 2020
The journey continues this March with a cycle along the Canal de Garonne in southern France between Bordeaux and Toulouse…..Read…
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
By Walker
/ August 22, 2019
Follow me on my tour to North Korea – DPRK and the amazing spectacle of the Mass Games with…
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