Aparima River
Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:05 pm
Location: Telford Campsite (2895.5 km)

A longer day than planned brought me to the Telford Campsite, just north of Mount Linton Station.

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Sheep in the Mountains
Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:27 pm
Location: Aparima Hut (2874.1 km)

A day of forest and marshland brought me to Aparima Hut, near the river of the same name.

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Sunrise at the Mararoa River
Friday, March 29, 2024 11:24 pm
Location: Princhester Road / Te Anau / Te Anau Central Backpackers (2851.6 km)

A long day on Mavora Lakes Road (and a hitch) brought me to Te Anau for resupply.

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Snowy Mountains Near North Mavora Lake
Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:03 pm
Location: Kiwi Burn Swingbridge (2820.6 km)

Passing along lakes and rivers (and wetlands), nearly the entire day today was along water.

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Fresh Snow on the Mountains near Taipo Hut
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:05 pm
Location: Careys Hut (2797.7 km)

A soggy day took me down the Mararoa River’s valley to Careys Hut.

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