TA Day 39, Mangaokewa Road to Ngaherenga campsite – 33 km
It’s a long road walk through karst landscape including cone-shaped hills in brilliant green.
TA Day 38, Mangaokewa Reserve to Mangaokewa Road – 17 km
Out of Mangaokewa Reserve, Blissful is picked up by trail angels and learns how a farm works.
TA Day 36, ‘zero day’ Waitomo
Waitomo is the perfect day for a “zero mile” rest day at the Hamilton Tomo Hut.
TA Day 34, Pahautea hut to Kaimango Road – 18 km
I’m rescued by a trail angel after a 5-hour hike from the hut down Mount Pirongia in deep mud.
TA audio narrative: gratitude
I just happened to be passing through Auckland at Thanksgiving and have a lot to be grateful for.
TA audio narrative: the trail will provide
There is a lot of magic on a thru-hike when we have faith and juts let it happen.
TA Day 21, Dome forest to Puhoi – 34 km
It’s “tramping track” through the Dome Forest, one boardwalk section of Kauri, and a long walk to Puhoi.
TA Day 20 – Pakiri beach to Dome Forest – 26 km
From Pakiri beach, it’s straight up into muddy bush and views from Mt Tamahunga before the Dome Forest.
TA Day 19, Dragon’s Spell to beach near Pakiri – 39 km
The views are astounding on the Mangawhai Cliffs, after a long road walk, Blissful camps on Pakiri Beach.
TA Day 17, Peach Cove to Ruakaka – 17 km + 11 km
It’s 76 flights of stairs out of Peach Cove, then over foggy Mt. Lion to Smugglers Bay and Marsden Point.