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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Waikato River and the Te Awa River Ride
Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:16 pm
Location: Whatawhata / Village Cafe (793.0 km)

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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1000 Year Old Kauri Tree
Friday, December 15, 2023 9:20 pm
Location: Ngāruawāhia / RiverBed Motel (757.1 km)

A short but steep climb through the Hakarimata Range brought us to Ngāruawāhia, home of the Māori King.

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Grassy Field
Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:32 pm
Location: Huntly / Lake Hakanoa Motor Caravan Park (738.3 km)

A short day of farm trail and roads brought us to Huntly.

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