Raikura Track, day 2
It was a beautiful morning, unfortunately I didn't see any kiwis last night but the stars were amazing in the perfectly clear sky.
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| Morning |
I set off late enough for the tent to dry out as it was only a short day through the bush on a mostly good path although there was some good squelchy mud as well.
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| Good path |
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| Bad path |
Nothing of note today, there were no views only bush of various density.
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| Hauling engine (new protective cover) |
There were the remains of two old hauling engines that had been left in the bush when the logging stopped.
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| Open bush |
I did get a fleeting glimpse of a deer and there were a few Fantails flitting about, delightful little birds.
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| Campsite |
I arrived at the North Arm campsite and had my pick of the camp spots, sandy flat bits in the bush, near the fine cooking shelter.
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| Inside the cooking shelter |
I got myself sorted out and had some soup before it started to rain. The warden appeared and said that it was supposed to chuck it down in the late afternoon also that I had actually picked the best spot!
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| Log hauling details |
There was a young German lad at the campsite who is cycling around the world and taking a trip to Stewart Island (without the bike on this part). He managed to see a kiwi last night, I'm jealous!
If I wake up I'll go on another kiwi hunt tonight.
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