TA Day 11, Paihia to Waikare – 13 km + 3 km
![The tide pushed my kayak right up the gorgeous Waikare Estuary.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_1596.jpg)
The trail is on water as I kayak up the beautiful Waikare Estuary.
TA Day 10, Kerikeri to Paihia – 24 km
![A Māori pou whenua or "land post" that marks territory and tells a story, much like totem poles.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_1497.jpg)
It’s “easy tramping” all day to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and finally Pahia.
TA Day 8, Puketi Forest to Kerikeri – 27 km
![A welcome sign and snacks left by trail angels.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_1387.jpg)
It’s a long walk mostly on easy forest track and farm fields to Rainbow Falls and Kerikeri.