Whanganui River
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:33 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Twin River Motel (1056.5 km)

We took another another day of rest and chores in Taumarunui, as we prepared for the next week and a half of the trail.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023 10:31 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Alexander Spa Motel (1056.5 km)

After fifteen days without a break, we stayed in Taumarunui for rest and chores.

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Sheep on a Hillside
Monday, December 25, 2023 9:30 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Alexander Spa Motel (1056.5 km)

An inconsistently rainy and sunny road walk brought us to Taumarunui, our next trail town.

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Maramataha Bridge
Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:45 pm
Location: Bennet Road Campground (1030.9 km)

On a rainy day, we completed the Timber Trail, arriving at a campsite in Ongarue.

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Timber Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:28 pm
Location: Piropiro Campsite (988.8 km)

Today, we hiked the first half of the Timber Trail, a cycle track around Mount Pureora.

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