I mean if you know Paekākāriki, OBVIOUSLY you've seen the massive hill. but in order to climb to the top, you've gotta know where to go. you start off with low expectations on a well manicured path, but then suddenly you're taking a sharp left, battling through overgrown gorse, testing sketchy-at-best rope swings, clambering a trampled fence, all while praying that you're going in the right direction. you just sorta wander vaguely up without being able to see which path you're taking -- because there aren't any. the view at the top is worth the exertion, because OH MY is the sunset gorgeous from up there. I used to go up there every few weeks, but haven't been to the top in over a year for whatever reason. this reminds me that I've got no excuse to neglect this beautiful corner of the village -- def recommended if you're in the area. many friendships have been forged and strengthened atop this hill!!
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May 26, 2025

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@HV3RVAMP @ADRIEN_FELL_OVER HOVER WHAT HAPPENED, WE HAVEN'T BEEN UP THERE IN YONKS?? this is an informal invite to bring adrien to the top of the hill STAT
May 26, 2025
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@OCELOTSONTOAST IM SOSOSO DOWN!!! how could I not, your excellent storytelling does nothing but convince me 🌀
May 26, 2025
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@OCELOTSONTOAST @ADRIEN_FELL_OVER PLEASEEEEEE GANG WE HAVE TO GO UP THERE SOON
May 26, 2025
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@HV3RVAMP IM FREE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UNTIL LIKE 4 (then work) WHEN ARE YOU GUYS FREE?!?!
May 26, 2025
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@OCELOTSONTOAST @HV3RVAMPFriday maybe we’ve got the day off??
May 26, 2025
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@ADRIEN_FELL_OVER WAIT YEAH OMG I FORGOT ABOUT THAT Friday it is ??
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i climbed to the top of this hill near daily throughout much of my childhood. these days i usually only get to visit about once a year, but it always instantly brings on an incredible sense of calm.
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I've been periodically hiking/driving up mountains to check out radio towers and as a side benefit I get views like these.
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Recently I have been trying to sightsee more of my country - New Zealand - as I have been seeing a lot of feed about how beautiful NZ is, throughout my life I have not really stopped and experienced the amazing views NZ has to offer. My first hike was done this year at Sunrise Hut, this was an EXTREMELY steep 2 hour and 45 minute walk to the top. Definitely worth the hike!
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