Timber Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:28 pm
Location: Piropiro Campsite (988.8 km)

Today, we hiked the first half of the Timber Trail, a cycle track around Mount Pureora.

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Farmland
Friday, December 22, 2023 9:04 pm
Location: Pureora Cabins (952.9 km)

A day of road walking brought us to the Pureora Forest, and just short of the Timber Trail, a significant cycling trail.

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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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