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Trail Blog Day 1-19 Cape Reinga to Waiwhui Valley (Northland)
Trail Blog Day 20-39 Waiwhui Valley (Northland) to Taumaranui
Trail Blog Day 40-59 Taumaranui to Nichols Hut (Tararua Ranges)
Trail Blog Day 60-79 Nichols Hut (Tararua Ranges) to Caroline Bivy
Trail Blog Day 80-99 Caroline Bivy to Pakituhi Hut (Lake Hawea)
Trail Blog Day 100-114 Pakituhi Hut (Lake Hawea) to Bluff – FINISH
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Thanks for posting such a comprehensive TA blog – I’m planning on doing Bluff to Arthur’s Pass in December this year and your daily sections look similar to what I’ve got mapped out, so it’s really reassuring to know that it’s possible! Great gear run-through too!
Thanks Sarah. I am glad it is helpful. It is definitely possible and I am sure you will have a great time. I am not sure how much the trail route has changed since I did it but be prepared for a lot more people on the trail and full huts, especially as you start meeting the SOBO. I did a part of Richmond Range at New Year and on the one day I overlapped TA there were 22 people. I think starting SI NOBO is a great idea. Next time I do TA it will be NOBO