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Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach

By November 10, 2023
Day 17 (349 to 378 kms) So nice to spend time at the Nike Bay Eco-Lodge and enjoy the hospitality of James. Our
Nikau Bay (Ngunguru)
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Nikau Bay (Ngunguru)

By November 9, 2023
Day 16 (322 to 349 kms) Started the day with crossing the footbridge between Ngunguru North and South. This bridge claims to be
Whananki
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Whananki

By November 9, 2023
Day 15 (306 to 322 kms) Up early when the birds woke up. Everyone else was sleeping. Took 2 eggs from the box and
Camp 306
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Camp 306

By November 8, 2023
Day 14 (280 to 306 kms) Left earlier with hopes to take it more slowly. It is not in my nature to walk
Life on The Farm
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Life on The Farm

By November 7, 2023
Day 13 (262 to 280 kms) Ruth, Elliot and I had discussed “The Farm” many times, and we had created our own stories
Sheryl’s Place
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Sheryl’s Place

By November 5, 2023
Day 12 After the kayak trip, we had a short walk to Sheryl’s place, my first trail angel. It was
Kayaking
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Kayaking

By November 5, 2023
Day 12 (251 to 262 kms) There are a couple of options when leaving Paihia. Either take a small passenger ferry to Russell
Kerikeri and Paihia
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Kerikeri and Paihia

By November 4, 2023
Day 9 to 11 (197 to 251 kms) The walk to Kerikeri was very pleasant, but maybe a little harder than anticipated. Or maybe
Puketi Forest
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Puketi Forest

By November 1, 2023
Day 8 (177 to 197 kms) Huge and very rewarding day. I got to walk the river gorge, something I have wanted to
Raetea Forest
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Raetea Forest

By October 31, 2023
Days 6 and 7 (115 to 177 kms) The weather warning ended at 7am, and it was time to get on the trail. But
Ahipara and Kaitaia
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Ahipara and Kaitaia

By October 29, 2023
Days 4 and 5 (101 to 115 kms) Time to enjoy a little time in some Northland townships. Ahipara is tiny, with a gas
90 Mile Beach
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90 Mile Beach

By October 26, 2023
Days 1 to 3 (20 to 101 kms) It is really good to be on the Trail. Although, 90 Mile Beach is a tough way
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