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If you're into #trampstodon with a lot of mud, then I've got the #tramp for you!
Just north of Warkworth at the top of Dome Valley is the Dome Forest Walkway. Initially it's a well formed, well maintained track up to the lookout (amazing views! No mud).
The track then becomes part of the Te Araroa Trail and starts to become more technical in some sections. Keep an eye out for the trail markers to keep on track. Inescapable mud galore in some places (take poles!), tree roots for days and small rock scrambles/ledges. If you're in a group and organised, park cars at each end of the track, otherwise we did an in (to about half way?) and back out walk over ~5 hrs.
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Auntie Joan
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steven