About the Last Day of Tramping

Steve decided to make it a longer, but less strenuous day with a lighter pack. He skipped a hill that went across the peninsula and followed the coast to the NE tip at Separation Point. From there he followed a gentle rise along the ridge along the north coast and dropped down to an isolated bay. This was the site of an old homestead, now transformed into Whariwharangi Hut. On arrival the track survivors inquired about Sandi’s health and were assured that she was well and probably sitting in a hot tub in the beach town of Kaiteriteri as we spoke. Steve retuned to Totaranui by a shorter, but steeper route the next day, caught the noon water taxi and met Sandi for lunch in at the trailhead. More exploring, thankfully by car, and we headed back to Club Med.