The time vs distance says it all - a very hard day on the section called the Raetea Bypass, but ending where it joins SH1 at the Mangamuka Saddle
Continuing on from near Takahue the track climbs steadily to reach a ridge with a few tops over 700m, including one called Raetea. Forecast was for fine weather and views - fine weather, yes, but very limited views because of the wonderful bush.
Mostly a rough, slow track, so really happy to get to the end even though it was a few hours later than predicted
My feet need some serious remedial activity before I do any more walking, so tomorrow is a rest day before we head back to Auckland on Friday. The blisters etc are not what I expected, so will have to figure out how to prevent that next time
5 days - around 160 km from Cape Reinga to the Mangamuka Saddle - looking forward to being back in the Far North early in January
Hi Tony - very jealous that you are on such an adventure! Certainly beats being in the office :-) The Oxfam walk will be a piece of cake for you now... Regards to you and Hazel.
ReplyDeleteUse tape to prevent the blisters.
ReplyDeleteTook me 3hrs to climb Mt Mangamuka on a mountain bike, and 7.5 mins to downhill it.
Tony how did you update the blog while on the road?
Well Tony two years ago at Christmas we talked about walking from one end of NZ to the other just like the Publisher ? Reid? Didn't you tell me he did it when he was 80? You have made a start so you can't stop now.
ReplyDeleteFuzzy photos of you are good but photos of your blisters would help us get into the spirit of the trek.