Virtual challenge: Journey of the Ring (New Zealand)

For anyone taking part in, or maybe just watching, the latest virtual challenge organised by Winding Paths Virtual Challenges.

This challenge, the Journey of the Ring, is a 650-mile route around New Zealand’s North Island. It starts on 1 February 2021 and there is a 12-month time limit for completion. Participants can log running, walking or a combination of both.

Participants in this virtual challenge include:
Lorraine
Synge
Fragile Do Not Bend
Gimme Medals
Rosehip
Minimag
honestmackem
Welshpoppy
MisterTea
Badger
12barDavid
Cheeky’s Dad
roberton
Alice the Camel
Brian!

The Challenge starts in Hobbiton on New Zealand's North Island and ends on the slopes of Mount Ngauruhoe, the location used for Mount Doom in the LotR film series!

Full details can be found at the link below this box.

Very approximate estimated distances (amendments, additions and improvements welcome!):

Hobbiton (Matamata) - 0 miles
Rotorua - 50 miles
Waiotapu - 70 miles
Hardcastle Lagoon - 84 miles
Taupo - 105 miles
Rangitaiki - 127 miles
Napier - 189 miles
Hastings - 197 miles
Tikokino - 223 miles
Waipawa - 238 miles
Waipukurau - 242 miles
Takapau - 255 miles
Dannevirke - 277 miles
Tui Brewery - 300 miles
Eketahuna - 323 miles
Mikimiki - 340 miles
Masterton - 348 miles
Rivendell (Kaitoke Regional Park) - 375 miles
Upper Hutt - 390 miles
Reikoiangi - 410 miles
Levin - 470 miles
Foxton - 485 miles
Bulls - 511 miles
Taihape - 560 miles
Waiouru - 580 miles
Tohunga Junction - 605 miles
Mount Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe) - 650 miles