A short section of the Te Araroa that takes its name from a river that runs through Palmerston North, much of this trail is road and footpath.
December 24, 2018
TA Day 57, Mount Lees Reserve to Palmerston North, 31 km
Blissful walks roads mostly to Palmerston North where she shares Christmas with new friends.
December 25, 2018
TA Day 58, ‘slackpack’ Palmerston North to Kahuterawa Park, 21 km
Blissful slackpacks in rain to the road’s end then returns for more Christmas with her Kiwi family.
December 29, 2018
TA Day 59, Kahuterawa to Makahika Outdoor Pursuits, 40 km
It’s a muddy slog through bush with many crossings of swollen rivers and streams.