Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:35 pm
Location: Highland Creek Hut (2695.7 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
My second day along the Motatapu Track was shorter than planned, but still provided some nice views of the rugged mountain wilderness.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:27 pm
Location: Fern Burn Hut (2689.5 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After a long walk along Lake Wānaka, the Motatapu Track took me through forest and high-country tussock towards some of the steepest trail Te Araroa has offered so far.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 10:56 pm
Location: Wanaka / Adventure Wanaka Hostel (2664.7 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After two weeks of hiking (and cycling) since my last break, it is time to take another.
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Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:57 pm
Location: Wanaka / Adventure Wanaka Hostel (2664.7 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long day along water brought me to Wānaka.
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Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:51 pm
Location: Lake Hawea / Lake Hawea Hotel (2640.2 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A climb up to Breast Hill and then steeply down to and along Lake Hāwea brought me, at least for now, out of the mountains.
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