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The kuhane first visited Nga Kope Ririva, the three prominent rocks outside the southwest corner of the island, and then she moved northeast along the coast, towards the rising sun. As described by the 8 glyphs:
 
1. Nga Kope Ririva 9. Hua Reva
Ga7-8 (177) Gb3-5 (295)
3. Te Poko Uri 11. Hatinga Te Kohe
Ga5-8 (118) Gb5-1 (354)
5. Te Kioe Uri 13. Tama
Ga2-29 (59) Gb7-3 (413)
7. Te Pei 15. Hanga Takaure
Gb1-7 (236) Ga1-1 (472)

The end lies at Hanga Takaure, defined differently than we have earlier identified the place (at Ga4-1--2):

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Ga4-1 Ga4-2 Ga4-3 Ga4-4
winter summer

The year, and consequently its cardinal points, can be defined as beginning in midwinter or at spring equinox or from any significant date.