We were dreading another 15 km along State Highway 1 (logging trucks at 100 km per hour… Not fun) but it actually went much better this time as the shoulder was reliably at least 2 metres from the white line. Much less stressful. Then we entered Trotters Gorge, an amazing luminescent green forest valley, surrounded by limestone cliffs (big hill though) . The DOC camp site was in a reserve by a stream. So pretty, and amazing birdsong. Bellbirds everywhere and we were visited by an inquisitive Tomit.
Then went for a very steep and muddy bushwalk up out of the gorge, with incredible views around the valley. Stu did some scary rock climbing. It started raining when we got back to the tent, so it was indoor cooking and a cozy dinner tucked up in our sleeping bags
