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Te Araroa – Day 48

Bushcamp to Harper River Campground

29.6 miles

Mile 1371.3

From camp the trail followed a rocky river bed for about an hour until reaching Highway 73. I could of made a 3 mile detour to visit the small village of Arthur’s Pass, but I had plenty of food still, so decided against it.

After a 5 mile road walk I arrived at the Cass-Lagoon track. The trail led me up through forest to a scenic grassy ridge walk.

Eventually the trail plunged back down into the trees, winding its way to Harper River.

I spent the rest of the day making my way along the river valley.

Just before 8:00 PM I arrived at the Harper River Campground, where I found about ten other hikers chatting around the picnic table. I talked to them briefly, before setting up camp and passing out.

Cheers!

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