Today I did parts D & C. From Te Aroha thru Paeroa then to the falls before Waihi. I knew part C was cut off due to recent floods. I wanted to go up to where the website said it was closed at Owharoa Falls and turn around there. But the en-route marking had it closed way before that. So, I had to backtrack and go on major roads and then, per instructions, walk the bike on a walking path. The walking path was narrow, rocky, slippery went up rock stairs and over cable bridges. It was quite an adventure lugging the bike through that! Then when it joined the bike path again, I could ride another 20 minutes but there was lots of construction. It was worth it though! The Owharoa Falls are magical! On the way back, the tunnel that they said was closed did not have closure signs besides the usual notice that you need your own lights to get through. It is a really long, dark, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, mostly unrideable tunnel! But I enjoyed the challenge! When I finally got out the other end, it had a fence across it that said the tunnel was closed. I had to lift the bike over it to leave. I was surprised since several people came that way when I was in there! Anyway, thanks to the tunnel I didn't have to use the walking path again. Oh, and I had heavy rain twice! But it was short and I dried fast, so, all good! Overnight in Paeroa. What a great day! 😀