Day 34
Oct 4 day 34 stealth site to Waitomo Campsites 32 km 7:00-3:00 Woke early and, even though it was Sunday, I started hiking right away so as not to get caught trespassing. I wanted to get to Waitomo, and so proceeded at a good pace. First part was a farm road which soon became a pasture […]
Day 33
Oct 3 day 33 Kaniwhaniwha campsite to stealth site 26 km 8:45- 6:30 Physically a very hard day. Started out slow as I awoke to more rain on the tent and a louder rush of the Kaniwhaniwha stream (which on inspection, had risen considerably). I waited until there was a lull, then in full rain […]
Day 32
Oct 2 day 32 Hamilton to Kaniwhaniwha campsite 39 km 7:15-4:00 One thing Hamilton does well is footpaths. From the river walk I took yesterday into the city, to the westward path I followed this morning which, after it emerged from the line of panel-beater shops and equipment rental yards, took me up a beautiful […]
Day 31
Oct 1 day 31 Ngaruawahia to Hamilton 21 km 9:30-2:00 Literally a walk in the park. Woke late, determined to enjoy the Arrow Motel bed as long as possible, then strolled out of Ngaruawahia on way to Hamilton. Ngaruawahia is an interesting town, apparently the home of some significant Maori leaders and important in their […]