Day 138, Kiwi Burn Hut to Te Anau (2831)
It rained quite hard last night and I was a bit worried about the river crossing but by the morning it had stopped and the clouds were clearing.
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| Morning from the hut |
I thought I would have a look at the river crossing but I actually missed the turning to the river and by the time I noticed I was halfway to the bridge so I kept going, no crossing problems but an extra hour and a half walking!
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| The Kiwi Burn swing bridge |
The route actually follows the river but the trail notes don't encourage anyone to use it so I followed the advice and walked the road.
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| The Mararoa River |
Twenty nine kilometres of gravel road, hardly any traffic and a wide grassy verge that was easy to walk on.
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| Beef cattle |
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| Sheep |
The scenery changed to farming country with big fields of cattle, sheep and one of wheat.
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| The long and not winding road |
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| In both directions |
I did see a milk collection sign on one farm gate but didn't see any dairy cows.
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| Lots of sheep |
I had organised a shuttle to pick me up at the state highway for a ride into Te Anau for shopping and I camped at the holiday park there.
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| Leaving one set of hills behind |
Pauline, Etienne, Spike and Scotty are also camping there and the guy on reception had never heard of the TA.
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| Campsite |
A big load of food and a nice meal and I'm ready to go tomorrow. I just have to decide whether it will be a short or long day.
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