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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Monday, December 11, 2023 9:55 pm
Location: Drury / Applaud B&B (660.6 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
After three days of walking through Auckland, we’ve finally left the largest city in New Zealand.
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Sunday, December 10, 2023 9:30 pm
Location: 631.3 km
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
Today, an unplanned zero marks our last full day in Auckland, and the beginning of my second month on the Te Araroa.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023 11:37 pm
Location: Auckland Airport (631.3 km)
Hike: Te Araroa, 2023 - 2024
A long walk through Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, gave both urban and natural landscapes, as we made our way from the Central Business District to the airport.
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