Monday, February 5, 2024 10:21 pm
Location: Middy Creek Hut (1886.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long road and trail leads along the Pelorus River towards the Bryant and Richmond Ranges
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Sunday, February 4, 2024 7:06 pm
Location: Pelorus Bridge Campground (1859.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long stretch before my next resupply begins easy, with a mostly-flat trail to the Pelorus Bridge Campground.
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Saturday, February 3, 2024 9:12 pm
Location: Havelock / Blue Moon Backpackers (1838.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day brought me into Havelock, where I prepared for the long stretch through the Richmond Range.
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Friday, February 2, 2024 9:18 pm
Location: Smiths Farm Holiday Park (1822.8 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day today completed the Queen Charlotte Track, and took me to a holiday park just outside of Anakiwa.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:29 pm
Location: Mistletoe Bay Eco Village (1806.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
The second day on the Queen Charlotte Track (and the South Island) largely followed a ridge, giving views of both Queen Charlotte Sound to the south and Kenepuru Sound to the north.
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