Pelorus Bridge to Top Wairoa Hut - Te Araroa (Part 13)

[@craighopkins9721]

Wow, amazing South Island scenery thanks Jared. You are a machine, that is some serious hiking and conditions your doing. You are a true inspiration, really enjoy your positive spin on everything. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.

[@onthetrailnz]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Really enjoying the South Island with the more challenging terrain and amazing scenery.

[@mareefaircloth2851]

What a magical place to take swim, the emerald pools look gorgeous. Keep going JP.

[@onthetrailnz]

Yes a beautiful part of the country and the rivers are stunning. Glad to be down here!

[@ReviloNZwalks]

Hey man, absolutely awesome to see all these episodes. Looking forward to watching through when I can, but looks like you've smashed it which is awesome to see. Well done!

[@onthetrailnz]

Hi, thanks for watching! Yeah got to Bluff about this time last month. Really enjoyed watching your videos of the South Island!

[@pamwarner2417]

Only just seen this video. What an effort, but why race which leads to tumbles! Mt Rintoul looked seriously steep on downhill 😮. Stunning views, great photography and effort

[@onthetrailnz]

Yes Mt Rintoul was pretty steep! Keeping going to beat the weather - it’s snowing here in Tekapo today!

[@Bazdavies1]

Nice one Jared, Great video. Brings back memories of when I was culling for Nelson NZFS from Slaty down to Captains Hut back in 1984. We used to work between the huts and usually stayed in the bush for a month at a time. We were culling mainly goats but we shot the odd fallow deer and wild pig for camp meat. And the odd trout and eel. Some large eels in the Pelorus.

[@Bazdavies1]

Have donated $10 towards your efforts--not much but every little helps. Stay safe and keep on trucking.

[@onthetrailnz]

Wow it would be great to spend that much time up there! Such a beautiful place. Sounds like you've had some interesting experiences. Thanks for watching!

[@onthetrailnz]

Hi Baz, thank you very much for the contribution - it's a very kind donation and really appreciated. It all makes this trip possible. Thank you.

[@-hopskinny5865]

You are a machine Jared! That Pelorus River must be one of the most beautiful in the country. I was impressed by the state of the huts and route marking, but the "track" is definitely sketchy. Quite a lot of wind throw to get through, and some really exposed sections in bad weather. Those poles will give an indication of what the route will be like in winter! Are you seeing many Te Araroa walkers coming from the south?

[@onthetrailnz]

Yes the Pelorus River was beautiful. Yeah there were some real dodgy parts on the track, but a beautiful part of the country. There’s a few northbounders coming up, but definitely a lot more people going south! Thanks for watching.

[@paulinemcalpine7503]

Wow to be young

[@onthetrailnz]

Thanks for watching - I’m really enjoying it!

[@shoutatthesky]

Too bad about all the fires and the Myrtle rust virus destroying this whole area. Sadly it's all just desert now so don't bother coming folks.

[@onthetrailnz]

It was a tough part of the trail, but the views were pretty good.

[@shoutatthesky]

@@onthetrailnz Sadly not so much anymore. I'd recommend people stay away unfortunately.