Day 11, Orongo Bay to Helena Bay.
There was some heavy rain overnight but it had cleared by the morning and the day stayed mostly dry with sunny intervals.
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| Orongo bay campsite |
A path beside the road took me to the junction where the trail follows the Russell Whakapara gravel road over the hills. |
| Gravel road |
It is classified as a road but it seems wrong to have standard road signs on what appears to be a forest track but there were almost no vehicles. |
| Excellent views |
I came to the end of the gravel road and joined the main Russell Road which only had light traffic although I was attacked by a magpie as I walked past it's territory. It was a very determined bird as well and didn't give up until I was well away.
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| A magnificent Kauri tree |
My initial plan was to stay at The Farm but it was only just after midday when I arrived and I wasn't very impressed with the site so I pushed on to Helena Bay.
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| Road walking |
This was an extra 16k making it's rather long 40k day but it was all on roads, the gravel being nicer than tar but none of them had much traffic. |
| Keep walking |
The 'trail angels' where I stayed was mainly an artists studio with living accommodation attached. It had a rather decrepit caravan and space for half a dozen tents as well as a good hot shower, toilet and cooking space attached to the caravan.
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| Home for the night |
I stayed in the caravan as it meant that I wouldn't have to pack up a wet tent in the morning, very comfortable. |
| An interesting place |
I was given a bowl of macaroni cheese as well, it was delicious 😋
2 comments:
Long walking day, but stunning views, sarah
Blimey, rather long day on foot!
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