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Stirling Point, Bluff, Southern Terminus of Te Araroa
Friday, December 29, 2023 10:08 pm
Location: Tongariro Holiday Park (1120.4 km)
A wet, rainy day with more water crossings than can be counted brought us to the Tongariro Holiday Park, on the outskirts of Tongariro National Park and the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:37 pm
Location: Mako Stream Campsite (1094.3 km)
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)
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)
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)
An inconsistently rainy and sunny road walk brought us to Taumarunui, our next trail town.
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