Adventure Newsletter

Welcome to the September 2023 updates of Freewheeling Kiwi (FWK)

This letter is coming to you while I finalise the logistics for my very first Thru Hike, Te Araroa. In early October, I’ll begin my 3,000km walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

While on trail the Newsletter will look a little different as I have limited or no access to editing however I do have full access (where practical) to my blogs, vlogs and social media channels and I’ll post daily updates direct to you from my tent 🏕️

As well;

• While on trail, you’ll be able to follow along on my Adventure Map.

• Planning is well underway for our very first GROUP TRIP which I’ll personally host in March 2024.

• As part of my preparations for my first thru hike, TE ARAROA I have had to get an understanding of Hiker Lingo.

• Episode One of “SOLO THE SERIES” premiered on 2nd September and will be followed each week by the next episode. 

• Some of my favourite BRANDS have kindly agreed to provide you with a discount. Check out the details below.

• Below are the necessary links so that you can stay up to date while I wander the length of New Zealand.

• Behind the Scenes content is now available to you on a more personal level.

More details on all of this below.

If this is your first time here, welcome and thank you for dropping by 💚

Freewheeling Kiwi Group Trips

Plans are well underway for our very first overnight GROUP TRIP which I’ll personally host in March 2024. 

Save the Date; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th March 2024. 

Ngatuhoa offers the ideal spot to experience Aotearoa at its best. Join me for this special camping weekend where we’ll be immersed in nature within a supportive group environment.

HERE are the trip basics for the NGATUHOA WEEKEND GETAWAY. If you’d like to know as soon as Applications open for the next Group Trip, sign up to the FWK Group Trip Newsletter.  It’s a separate Newsletter to the one you’re reading now and is specific to the Trips. Sign up is at the bottom of the GROUP TRIPS page 🏕️

Te Araroa - Hiker Lingo

UNDERSTANDING HIKER'S LANGUAGE

Have you ever joined a new group and wondered if they were speaking a different language, some of it sounds sort of familiar but there seems to be acronyms and words used in context that are nothing like you’ve heard before?

As a group, hiker’s are no different and in this video, I explain what SOBO, NOBO and even HOBO stand for when used in a hiking context along with a whole lot of other hiker lingo.

I’ve chosen one of my favourite bush hikes as this video’s backdrop, this is the Mangamate Circuit in the Whirinaki Forest which I solo hiked over three challenging days in late winter.

A highlight of this trip was hearing kiwi calling across the valley where I was camped deep in the forest, it was the first time I’d ever heard Kiwi in the wild and it was a magical moment 💚

UNDERSTANDING HIKER'S LANGUAGE #fwkta #teararoa

Solo the Series 🥾

Episode One of “Solo the Series” premiered on 2nd September and will be followed each week by the next episode. 

It’s very exciting to represent New Zealand in this groundbreaking series which follows ten brave solo adventurers from around the world. Watch EPISODE ONE.

Be sure to bookmark the PLAYLIST so you can follow along and please do leave a comment, tagging me, @freewheelingkiwi and that way, I’ll know where you’ve come from 😁

Use these links to watch my PROMO TRAILER and SNEAK PREVIEW.

Resources 🥗

The following Brands are supporting the Freewheeling Kiwi mission. Please support them in return.

Looking for your next trail meal? Follow these links to get great discounts with CAMPERS PANTRY and RADIX

🔗  Use this link to receive 15% off your next purchase of RADIX NUTRITION radixnutrition.co.nz/FREEWHEELINGKIWI15 or code FREEWHEELINGKIWI15 at checkout (New Zealand Delivery)

🔗 Use this link to receive 15% off your next purchase of RADIX NUTRITION radixnutrition.com.au/FREEWHEELINGKIWI15 or code FREEWHEELINGKIWI15 at checkout (Australia Delivery)

🔗 Use this link to receive 10% off your next purchase of CAMPERS PANTRY camperspantry.com.au/freewheelingkiwi or code FREEWHEELINGKIWI at checkout.  

Let’s be social

Here are the necessary links so that you can stay up to date while I wander the length of New Zealand.

• 🔗 Freewheeling Kiwi Website

  • 🔗 Blog - Daily Updates

• 🔗 Patreon - Interactive Adventure Map

• 🔗 YouTube - Te Araroa Video Playlist

• 🔗 Instagram - Reels and photos

• 🔗 Facebook - Reels and photos

• 🔗 TikTok - Videos

• 🔗 Twitter - Videos and photos

• 🔗 Threads - Videos and photos

Shout out if you see me coming through a neighbourhood near you as I’d love to meet the Freewheeling Community along the way.

What’s Behind the Scenes?

If you’re interested in what goes on behind the scenes, consider joining my PATREON COMMUNITY.

Patreon is a membership platform that allows us to interact and communicate on a more personal level. It allows you to participate in the Freewheeling Kiwi mission and to be rewarded for your actions while also helping me to continue. It's a value for value exchange.

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Thank you for reading this far 💚

If you’ve read this far, thank you so much, your interest and time are greatly appreciated.

This is a very busy time as I work through the logistics and preparations for leaving on a four to five month long thru hike, hopefully, everything will fall into place in the end.

Remember, if you want to be involved in the Group Trips, register your interest HERE

As I’ve time, I’ll add more resources to the FWK website, in the meantime, check out this PAGE for great discounts including Campers Pantry and Radix.

Do drop me a line or send a direct message if you see me coming through a neighbourhood near you as I’d love to meet the Freewheeling Community as I walk the length of the countr

If someone forwarded you this Newsletter and you’d like to subscribe, you can do so HERE. Please also thank your friend on my behalf for sharing the Newsletter 😀

Subscribe to the Group Trips Newsletter HERE

Take care, lots of love Sharon 💚

Disclaimer:

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