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January 21, 2021
What I learnt walking Te Araroa for 50 days
Having recently walked much of the South Island stretch of Te Araroa, Kirsten O’Regan reflects on the magnificent landscapes and interesting characters she encountered along the way.
On our 36th day of walking, we climb through the fire-blackened hills above Ohau, stopping to examine heat-disfigured trail markers. Fresh green shoots have pushed through the sooty earth. Some matagouri bushes escaped significant damage; tiny pale-green flowers soften their spikes and perfume the breeze.