I unexpectedly delayed departure from Methven, deciding to take two more days off due to logistics and weather issues.
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I took a day off in Methven, partly because I was tired, but also for logistics reasons.
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A long road walk brought me to Lake Coleridge Village. From there, I got a ride to Methven, halfway along the Rākaia River Hazard Zone detour, where I’ll resupply for the next section of trail.
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An easy day brought me to the Harper River Campsite, setting me up to reach the Rākaia River Hazard Zone tomorrow at Lake Coleridge.
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A road walk and a rather nice hiking trail brought me away from Arthurs Pass, along a route with excellent scenery to the very nice Hamilton Hut.
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