Day 2. Twilight to The Bluff

Approx 28km today according to TA, but we did around 29km actual leaving at 0800 and finding campsite amongst pines just south of the Bluff at about 1630. And no - this is not the "Bluff" that we get to finish the hike at!

The first 4km was a hike across/over Scott Point before we hit the famous 90 Mile Breach at around TA km16.
(link to gps track for day)

Looking at 90 Mile Bch from Scott Point

Then onto the start of the big beach walk - all 84.5km of it to Ahipara! 

We meet up with a fellow TA hiker at Twilight Camp named Bob (aka "Atlas") - an American who is a very experienced long distance hiker. He had been very helpful with tips etc. We leap-frogged each other during the day, occasionally walking or eating together. I'm sure we'll meet many other interesting people along the way - a great part of this adventure!

Rest spot beside one of the (few) creeks

Eventually found a camp amongst pines just south of the Bluff - thanks to Kirstine Collins' notes from last year. Bob joined us there about 20 mins later.
Next morning as we were getting up B saw some of the Northland wild horses right by the camp and managed a quick photo before they took off.

Tent amongst pines

B's wild horses!