Mangaokewa Stream
Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:02 pm
Location: Snow’s Farmhouse (929.7 km)

A short day became a long day as we abandoned our planned route for a “safer” option.

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Guard Horse
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:47 pm
Location: Te Kūiti / Motel Te Kuiti (891.1 km)

A short day into Te Kūiti was unexpectedly lengthened by a rogue horse.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:12 pm
Location: Waitomo / Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park (873.1 km)

A moderately long day along roads and some surprisingly amazing trail (for Te Araroa) brought us to Waitomo.

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Forest on the Hihikiwi Track
Monday, December 18, 2023 9:59 pm
Location: Jo’s Funny Farm (838.9 km)

A long slog on a very muddy downhill through the Pirongia Forest culminated in a road walk to a trail angel’s garage.

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View from Pirongia
Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:27 pm
Location: Pāhautea Hut (823.9 km)

A long and varied day of road walks, farm trails, and the Tahuanui Track through the Pirongia Forest led us to our highest point yet in New Zealand.

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