3074.5 / 3074.5 km
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Stirling Point, Bluff, Southern Terminus of Te Araroa
Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:45 pm
Location: Bennet Road Campground (1030.9 km)
On a rainy day, we completed the Timber Trail, arriving at a campsite in Ongarue.
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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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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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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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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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