Friday, December 22, 2023 9:04 pm
Location: Pureora Cabins (952.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A day of road walking brought us to the Pureora Forest, and just short of the Timber Trail, a significant cycling trail.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:02 pm
Location: Snow’s Farmhouse (929.7 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day became a long day as we abandoned our planned route for a “safer” option.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:47 pm
Location: Te Kūiti / Motel Te Kuiti (891.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day into Te Kūiti was unexpectedly lengthened by a rogue horse.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:12 pm
Location: Waitomo / Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park (873.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A moderately long day along roads and some surprisingly amazing trail (for Te Araroa) brought us to Waitomo.
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Monday, December 18, 2023 9:59 pm
Location: Jo’s Funny Farm (838.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long slog on a very muddy downhill through the Pirongia Forest culminated in a road walk to a trail angel’s garage.
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