Tag: Awaroa

Day 4: Awaroa – Whariwharangi

Posted on 21/10/10 in Blog, Walks, No Comments

1:40pm, Start crossing Awaroa Inlet (low tide = 2:13pm)
2:25pm, Start walking from the other side
4:15pm, Depart Totaranui
7:10pm,  Arrive Whariwharange Hut (in the dark!)

 
Dinner last night was another amazing affair thanks to Gourmet Trampers!  Moroccan Beef with Couscous and Yoghurt Dressing!  Sue concurred!
This morning is my rest day.  The low tide is not until 2:13pm so I have [...]

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Day 3: Bark Bay – Awaroa

Posted on 17/10/10 in Blog, Walks, No Comments

10.00am, Depart Bark Bay
11:45am, Arrive Tonga Quarry
12:10pm, Depart Tonga Quarry
12:40pm, Arrive Onetahuti Beach
1:00pm, Arrive Beach Crossing (low tide = 1:30pm, cross, have a break)
1:15pm, Leave Beach crossing
3:30pm, Arrive Awaroa via Awaroa Lodge (which was closed) (time approx)

 
I woke to rain this morning – sometimes quite heavy.  I didn’t rush with breakfast and set off at 10:00am.  It was wet, but the overhead [...]

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