Longstride

Farmland gave way to a beautiful bay as we resumed a southward track across the Northlands of New Zealand.

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A long day with a lot of road walking took us most of the way around the Russell Forest

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A day mostly along roads, with a side excursion to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, brought us to Paihia, the next stop on our trek south.

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Our first zero on Te Araroa, we rested and took care of chores in Kerikeri.

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Today’s mix of road, forest, and park trails brought us to Kerikeri, where we’re stopping for a much-needed day of rest.

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