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• Official Kms – 17km
• Garmin Kms – 18.17km
• Total time – 4.55
• Calories burnt – 2081
• Body battery – 8/10 ( it’s amazing what a real bed can do, woke up with sore feet though!)
• Accommodation – ensuite Cabin at holiday park.
• Tent nights = still 2

This morning I woke at 5.30am even though my alarm was set for 7am. Gokul was also awake (hopefully not from me snoring!). Our plan was to get up around 7 & leave here at 9am as we won’t be able to check in until about 2pm.

17km walk along the beach today, it feels good knowing it is only a shorter day. A couple of people in our group are talking about walking the 31km distance to Ahipara, but we will see.

We left shortly before 9 am as planned and proceeded to walk over the sand dunes onto the beach from this point we walked the first 4 km before meeting up with Kevin and we walked with him for a little bit.

This group that has started to form since day one have become part of a Tramily (tramping family) everyone is very caring and thoughtful and willing to help each other out, it’s such an awesome thing.

We stopped for a few breaks today & still made fairly good time. Blister count is still 0! I’ve dodged a bullet there as most of the group have them.

Arriving at Ngapae holiday park in Waipapakauri we were greeted by Sandra & she had our room ready & for only $70, such a good price considering it has 2 beds & an ensuite, as well as fridge, kettle & toaster!

Jon went fishing after arriving as he has carried a fishing rod all the way down the beach & he had great success!

After all the crew arrived we decided to catch the courtesy van to the Waipapakauri hotel for beers burgers & fries. So good!

Back at the holiday park, hot chocolate in hand & feeling great. Ready for bed & another day tomorrow.