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Kowhainui Station

From Mangaweka, we picked up the Gorges to Sea Cycleway that runs from Taihape to Himatangi Beach on the west … Continue reading Kowhainui Station

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Back Roads and Rail Trails

The weather over Christmas was atrocious but we were happily ensconced with our friends Enid and Richard in their Plimmerton … Continue reading Back Roads and Rail Trails

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Queen Charlotte Track Washout

After crossing the Molesworth, we made our way to the coast at Havelock, a nice ride through vineyards until the … Continue reading Queen Charlotte Track Washout

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Molesworth Muster Trail

After nearly three full days in Hanmer Springs waiting for better conditions, we give up and leave. A steady drizzle … Continue reading Molesworth Muster Trail

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Wild West Coast

We figured out a route from Queenstown. Not much to figure, though, as there is just one road going north … Continue reading Wild West Coast

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Central Otago

Our arrival in Middlemarch was a wet one but overnight the rain stopped and the morning looks promising. Well, it’s … Continue reading Central Otago

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Land of the Long White Cloud

We clear customs in Brisbane after a short detention because we’ve overstayed our visa. We play dumb and receive a … Continue reading Land of the Long White Cloud