Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:16 pm
Location: Whatawhata / Village Cafe (793.0 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long day today took us from Ngāruawāhia, through Hamilton, and on to Whatawhata, and set us up for a summit of Pirongia Mountain tomorrow.
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Friday, December 15, 2023 9:20 pm
Location: Ngāruawāhia / RiverBed Motel (757.1 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short but steep climb through the Hakarimata Range brought us to Ngāruawāhia, home of the Māori King.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:32 pm
Location: Huntly / Lake Hakanoa Motor Caravan Park (738.3 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A short day of farm trail and roads brought us to Huntly.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:34 pm
Location: Rangiriri / Cathy’s Cabin (721.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A frustrating day of bushwhacking through overgrown trail brought us to Rangiriri, the next town along our march south.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:20 pm
Location: Mercer / Mercer Motel (696.3 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A longish day brought us over a mountain summit and a farm, taking us to the small village of Mercer.
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