Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:37 pm
Location: Mako Stream Campsite (1094.3 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A longer day than planned took us from Taumarunui to Ōwhango, and then on to the 42 Traverse, an ATV track through forest.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:33 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Twin River Motel (1056.5 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
We took another another day of rest and chores in Taumarunui, as we prepared for the next week and a half of the trail.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023 10:31 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Alexander Spa Motel (1056.5 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After fifteen days without a break, we stayed in Taumarunui for rest and chores.
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Monday, December 25, 2023 9:30 pm
Location: Taumarunui / Alexander Spa Motel (1056.5 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
An inconsistently rainy and sunny road walk brought us to Taumarunui, our next trail town.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:45 pm
Location: Bennet Road Campground (1030.9 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
On a rainy day, we completed the Timber Trail, arriving at a campsite in Ongarue.
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