Day 4 was a fairly short 7 kms to the water taxi pick up. This is where the water taxi picks us up. This is the view from the water taxi of the climb on Day 1. The original plan was to get the water taxi at 4 pm and stay overnight in Wairoa. Next summer is Great Walk No 10 – the Routeburn!

Source: Stuff January 19, 2026 06:40 UTC