Day 54, Matahiwi cafe to Hipango Park (1373)
Another misty start but it cleared quickly after I had a nice cup of coffee at the café before going down to the canoe.
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| Misty morning |
There were only Te Araroa walkers now, the others had all finished the canoeing at Piripiki, so there was no scrum at the start and everyone got away easily.
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| A much more leisurely morning |
The river was just as good as yesterday but with no exciting rapids as the surroundings became more pastoral.
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| Paddling down the river |
Lots of goats and ducks, a few sheep, deer and a small herd of cows were the only wildlife apart from the sighting of a kingfisher but the scenery was still spectacular.
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| Di and SJ (hidden) |
It was extremely hot in the sun and after a lunch stop when we all went for a swim we kept going to the campsite hoping for some shelter.
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| Lunch and swimming spot |
The campsite had plenty of room and a cooking shelter. So after setting up the tents we retired to the shade of the shelter to play games, cook and eat.
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| Canoes at Hipango jetty |
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| Hipango campsite |
Last day on the river tomorrow, my backside will be very pleased.
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