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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Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:56 pm
Location: Upper Travers Hut (2031.8 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Following the Travers River up the Travers Valley, I reached Upper Travers hut, just below Travers Pass.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 8:15 pm
Location: Lakehead Hut (2011.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day out of St Arnaud took me into Nelson Lakes National Park, alongside Lake Rotoiti and towards the next major highlight of the trail, Waiau Pass.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:07 pm
Location: St Arnaud / Alpine Lodge (2000.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After a hard two weeks to start the South Island, I took a break in the small town of St Arnaud.
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Monday, February 12, 2024 8:43 pm
Location: St Arnaud / Alpine Lodge (2000.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
The last day in the Richmond Range, I followed an easy mountain bike track and roads to the small town of St Arnaud.
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