2706.1 / 3075.0 km 88.0% Roses Hut

Posts are delayed by a week, and publish at noon NZDT (7 pm EDT).

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:20 pm
Location: Roses Hut (2706.1 km)

Another day on the Motatapu Track took me over two saddles to Roses Hut.

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Lake Wānaka
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:35 pm
Location: Highland Creek Hut (2695.7 km)

My second day along the Motatapu Track was shorter than planned, but still provided some nice views of the rugged mountain wilderness.

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That Wānaka Tree
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:27 pm
Location: Fern Burn Hut (2689.5 km)

After a long walk along Lake Wānaka, the Motatapu Track took me through forest and high-country tussock towards some of the steepest trail Te Araroa has offered so far.

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Monday, March 18, 2024 10:56 pm
Location: Wanaka / Adventure Wanaka Hostel (2664.7 km)

After two weeks of hiking (and cycling) since my last break, it is time to take another.

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Lake Hāwea
Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:57 pm
Location: Wanaka / Adventure Wanaka Hostel (2664.7 km)

A long day along water brought me to Wānaka.

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