Te Araroa – Day 55

Bushcamp to Twizel

14.6 miles

Mile 1535.0

I woke to a cold and rainy morning. I didn’t have far to go until the town of Twizel, so I decided I’d high tail it there to seek shelter from the weather.

I followed the trail around Lake Pukaki, crossing over it’s dam before veering off into the Pukaki Flats.

A few hours later I reached town soggy and cold. I found a nice cafe to warm up in, treating myself to a cappuccino as I used their WiFi to find myself a room for the night.

Room booked, I swung by the Four Square to grab some grub before checking into my room at Lake Views Motel. Within minutes I had all of my gear unpacked, draped over various furniture throughout the room to dry. It looked like a bomb had gone off in my bag!

I spent the rest of the rainy evening in my cozy room watching Netflix while attacking a roasted chicken and a pint of Ben & Jerrys.

Cheers!