Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:27 pm
Location: Aparima Hut (2874.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A day of forest and marshland brought me to Aparima Hut, near the river of the same name.
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Friday, March 29, 2024 11:24 pm
Location: Princhester Road / Te Anau / Te Anau Central Backpackers (2851.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long day on Mavora Lakes Road (and a hitch) brought me to Te Anau for resupply.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:03 pm
Location: Kiwi Burn Swingbridge (2820.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Passing along lakes and rivers (and wetlands), nearly the entire day today was along water.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:05 pm
Location: Careys Hut (2797.7 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A soggy day took me down the Mararoa River’s valley to Careys Hut.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 9:27 pm
Location: Taipo Hut (2779.8 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Forest and swamp trails started off the next section of Te Araroa, starting from a trailhead on the western side of Lake Wakatipu and continuing south.
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