3074.5 / 3074.5 km 100.0% Stirling Point, Bluff, Southern Terminus of Te Araroa
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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Waikato River
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:34 pm
Location: Rangiriri / Cathy’s Cabin (721.9 km)

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)

A longish day brought us over a mountain summit and a farm, taking us to the small village of Mercer.

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Slippery Creek
Monday, December 11, 2023 9:55 pm
Location: Drury / Applaud B&B (660.6 km)

After three days of walking through Auckland, we’ve finally left the largest city in New Zealand.

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