Deception River
Monday, February 26, 2024 8:55 pm
Location: Upper Deception Hut (2223.2 km)

A “short” day took me most of the way up the Deception River.

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View from Arthurs Pass Lodge
Sunday, February 25, 2024 8:37 pm
Location: Morrison Footbridge / Arthurs Pass / Arthurs Pass Lodge (2211.5 km)

After heavy rain overnight, I took the day off in Arthurs Pass to give the Deception River time to settle.

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Taramakau Meadow
Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:52 pm
Location: Morrison Footbridge / Arthurs Pass / Arthurs Pass Lodge (2211.5 km)

A half-day brought me to the Morrison Footbridge, and Arthurs Pass, just ahead of the rain.

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Cameron Stream Three-Wire Bride
Friday, February 23, 2024 9:18 pm
Location: Kiwi Hut (2198.0 km)

Traveling in roughly a straight line, the TA followed the Hurunui to its source, climbed over Harper Pass, and followed the Taramakau River towards its confluence with the Ōtira River.

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Morning in the Kiwi River Valley
Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:35 pm
Location: Hurunui No. 3 Hut (2174.5 km)

Another long day took me partway down the Hurunui River, taking me closer to Arthurs Pass.

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