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Day 3. Nov. 7th. Maunganui Bluff campsite to Hukatere Lodge campsite. 31km

Writer: Dermot O'BrienDermot O'Brien

Another big day today. So far so good on the blister front. Most of us left around the same time so a trail of bobbing backpacks stretching into the distance but well spaced apart.



Tide was higher up against the dunes so occasionally scampering to avoid a sudden rush of ocean trying to wet our feet. Another fine day, if a little overcast. Was hot later in the afternoon. Hukatere Lodge campsite was about a km from the beach at the end of the day, along a gravel road. The little camp kitchen and host Gabby was busy with relaxing. Pitched my tent and back to the kitchen where Gabby had organised pancakes.



Was a lot of fun making sweet and savoury pancakes over a few hours. Felt like a little family for the first time as it cooled outside and the rain started.



Felt a little sorry for my self though that evening back in my little tent with the rain pouring outside and again in the morning with a little pool of water at the bottom of my tent.



 
 
 

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