Tuesday, February 20, 2024 9:50 pm
Location: Boyle / Hanmer Springs / Kakapo Lodge YHA (2120.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After a hard stretch of trail and a long day yesterday, today is another zero, in Hanmer Springs, to rest and resupply.
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Monday, February 19, 2024 6:05 pm
Location: Boyle / Hanmer Springs / Kakapo Lodge YHA (2120.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Another long day brought me to Boyle, and then to Hanmer Springs for a resupply.
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:51 pm
Location: Anne Hut (2089.8 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After two steep passes and rugged trail, most of today was a pleasant stroll through a (very long) meadow.
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:42 pm
Location: Waiau Hut (2063.8 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
On my 100th day on Te Araroa, I crossed Waiau Pass, with (finally!) amazing views from the mountains of the South Island.
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Friday, February 16, 2024 9:56 pm
Location: Blue Lake Hut (2047.5 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Today took me over Travers Pass, down the East Branch Sabine River valley, and up the West Branch Sabine River towards Waiau Pass.
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