Saturday, December 30, 2023 8:46 pm
Location: Tongariro Holiday Park (1120.4 km)

Our next day of hiking will cover the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, supposedly one of the best trails on the North Island. But with bad weather on the mountain, and extra time before we have to be at Whakahoro for our canoe trip down the Whanganui River, we’re sitting today out.

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A Rutty ATV Track
Friday, December 29, 2023 10:08 pm
Location: Tongariro Holiday Park (1120.4 km)

A wet, rainy day with more water crossings than can be counted brought us to the Tongariro Holiday Park, on the outskirts of Tongariro National Park and the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

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Whanganui River
Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:37 pm
Location: Mako Stream Campsite (1094.3 km)

A longer day than planned took us from Taumarunui to Ōwhango, and then on to the 42 Traverse, an ATV track through forest.

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Whanganui River
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:33 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Twin River Motel (1056.5 km)

We took another another day of rest and chores in Taumarunui, as we prepared for the next week and a half of the trail.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023 10:31 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Alexander Spa Motel (1056.5 km)

After fifteen days without a break, we stayed in Taumarunui for rest and chores.

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