14/1/22, Day 84, 29km, Total 2106
Elevation Gain: 1336, Loss: 989m
An awesome day and first view of the sea this year.
We woke to clear skies and a nice sunrise. Away by 6.30 keen to get our last big challenge through Longwood Forest out of the way. Started with an easy road walk again that gradually rose to a huge eucalyptus plantation then beech forest.
Before long we were on Bald Spur with the microwave and cell phone towers plus our first view of Bluff. So lucky to have a clear day to be able to enjoy the views.
The rest of the day was lots of up and down until finally, before dropping down to the hut, we had a clear view of Stewart Island. Spectacular.
Dropped down to the hut which is the dingiest we have seen, to find 4 ladies and a guy in residence. All NOBOs. Dennis got a bunk and I slept in my tent.
Interesting evening sharing stories with the NOBOs.
Colac Bay pub for brunch tomorrow.
Cameron has made his own pack. Awesome. 
The sunrise from Merrivale 
Road walk through the eucalyptus plantation 
Nearly at Bald Hill 
One of the towers 
Bluff Hill in the distance. So close now. 
Southland 
A crunchy moss like soft coral 
A larger mud puddle 
More mud 
Stewart Island 
Martin’s Hut 
