Lake Taupo in the distance. View from the highest point of the trail, Mount Pureora, at 1000 meters

Day 7: Mangakino to the Timber Trail Lodge, 95km. The Donkey finds himself back and teams up with Spot

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March 5th 2018
Day 7: Mangakino to the Timber Trail Lodge, 95km. The Donkey finds himself back and teams up with Spot The Donkey felt much better the next morning but just to make sure he took another handful of pills before departing, hoping that it did not contain sleeping pills, as that would be a disaster. Imagine what could happen when falling asleep on your bike. Showpony could give you a list of things ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taumarunui

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more