Hen and Chicken Islands
Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:59 pm
Location: Mangawhai Heads / The Costal Cow (452.8 km)

More roads brought me through the forested Brynderwyn Hills and to the Mangawhai Cliffs and beach as I made my way to the costal town of Mangawhai Heads.

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Bream Head
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:05 pm
Location: Camp Waipu Cove (428.7 km)

Another ferry, another beach (or two), a resupply, and a food truck made for a busy day as we continue our march through New Zealand’s Northlands.

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Ocean Beach and Bream Head
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:59 pm
Location: Reotahi Bay Campsite (400.0 km)

After continuing along Ocean Beach, we traversed the Bream Head ridge, arriving at Whangarei Harbour, ready to cross on a ferry tomorrow.

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Wetlands Near the Horahora River
Monday, November 27, 2023 9:35 pm
Location: Ocean Beach / Jagger’s Camp (381.7 km)

Three tidal estuary crossings and half a beach brought us to an old camp on a farm.

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Longest Footbridge in the Southern Hemisphere
Sunday, November 26, 2023 9:06 pm
Location: Nikau Bay Eco Camp (355.8 km)

After more great ocean views and a tiny resupply, we took a ferry across a river and prepared for two more river crossings tomorrow.

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