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Te Araroa – Day 18

Whatawhata to Bushcamp

23.3 miles

Mile 503.9

Today started with a bit of a road walk as I made my way to a cross country farm track.

The jaunt through the farm was pleasant enough, hopping stiles and dodging cow pies.

After another brief road walk I reached the Pirongia Forest Park.

The track through the forest led up to the summit, where I found a Department of Conservation hut, campground and interestingly enough, a dog kennel.

From the summit things got way more slippery and muddy as I began to descend. I did my best to hop from roots and rocks to dodge muddy pools, but inevitably by the time I exited the forest I was filthy.

Right when the trail left the forest I found a flat grassy area next to a stream to call home for the night. After cleaning myself up in the stream, I enjoyed a quick dinner before passing out.

Cheers!

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