TA audio narrative: hiking as conversation
The birds, people, and sound of my feet through water, mud and sand were the hiking conversation.
TA Day 10, Kerikeri to Paihia – 24 km
It’s “easy tramping” all day to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and finally Pahia.
TA audio narrative: the start
The start of the Te Araroa is a trial of sand, wind, rain and mud, but it’s worth it.
TA Day 9 – zero day, Kaeo
I take my first “zero day” near Kaeo and eat mussels, oysters and take a huge nap.
TA Day 8, Puketi Forest to Kerikeri – 27 km
It’s a long walk mostly on easy forest track and farm fields to Rainbow Falls and Kerikeri.
TA Day 1, Cape Reinga to Twilight Camp – 13 km
After 3 flights, and 36 hours of travel, I start the hike, falling asleep to crashing waves at Twilight.