The final group 'hike' for the year followed by an informal lunch and get together was held close to Mount Maunganui Beach.

Thank you to all who contributed, especially Barbara and Thelma. Season's greetings were exchanged and the forthcoming year discussed, with the next hike February 3rd 2016.

Will Santa have new hiking boots in his sack for all planning excursions into New Zealand's wonderful National Parks?

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