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- Dag 574
- fredag 24 januari 2025
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 51 m
Nya ZeelandCheviot42°48’38” S 173°15’53” E
Beautiful scenery, treacherous roads
24 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Misty morning, this we take our time. Ride along the peninsula in search of more sea creatures. Do see some dolphins from afar and more seals. Walk amongst rocks that were displaced from most recentLäs mer
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- Dag 573
- torsdag 23 januari 2025
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höjd över havet: 15 m
- Nya ZeelandLyell Creek42°23’43” S 173°40’47” E
Ah, the wind at one’s back
23 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Up and out early to catch the favorable northerlies. Road is fairly quiet and has big shoulder. Roll through the brown hills and grapes until we cross over and plunge down to the sea. Ride alongsideLäs mer
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- Dag 572
- onsdag 22 januari 2025
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höjd över havet: 95 m
- Nya ZeelandSeddon41°40’19” S 174°4’12” E
And the ride resumes
22 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Spend much of the day at the campground waiting for the bike to be finished. Finally hit the road at 2:30. Ride the Whale Trail safely out of town, up the mountain and back into wine country. WindLäs mer
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- Dag 571
- tisdag 21 januari 2025
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höjd över havet: 12 m
- Nya ZeelandRiversdale41°30’9” S 173°57’39” E
Wairau Lagoons
21 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Transition to campground closer to town and the bike shop (much quieter). Ride south to Wairau Lagoons. Nice walk though seems to be part of wastewater management system. Quite a few birds. BackLäs mer
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- Dag 570
- måndag 20 januari 2025
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Höjd över havet: 12 m
- Nya ZeelandSpring Creek41°27’30” S 173°57’40” E
White Bay
20 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Another ‘rest day’ for exploring. This time head to the coast - Rarangi. Hike up the coastal hills and drop into scenic White bay. Relax as the waves crash and tides slowly turns. Back we go -Läs mer
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- Dag 569
- söndag 19 januari 2025
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Höjd över havet: 11 m
- Nya ZeelandSpring Creek41°27’27” S 173°57’18” E
Wither Hills
19 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hit a chocolate factory and farmers market before heading up into the Wither Hills. Lovely, almost 360 views of the hills surrounding us and valley below us. Sunnier and warmer than it’s been forLäs mer
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- Dag 568
- lördag 18 januari 2025
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Höjd över havet: 16 m
- Nya ZeelandRapaura41°27’49” S 173°55’32” E
Our first major mechanical
18 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
As we need to get to a bike store before it closes, get an early start to Blenheim. Beautiful and quiet coastal road gives way to busier road, winding through a valley. Livestock gives way to grapesLäs mer
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- Dag 567
- fredag 17 januari 2025 21:20
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 16 m
- Nya ZeelandMahakipawa41°17’19” S 173°53’14” E
Queen Charlotte track
17 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Beautiful but chilly morning. It warms up quickly once the sun clears the hills. Ride to the start of Queen Charlotte track and walk along coast and ridge line. So many colors in the water! Manage toLäs mer
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- Dag 566
- torsdag 16 januari 2025
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Höjd över havet: 16 m
- Nya ZeelandMahakipawa41°17’19” S 173°53’14” E
To the south island we go
16 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Up early to catch our 8:45 ferry. Easy check in and boarding! Find some nice seats and get comfy for our 3 1/2 hour ride. Beautiful day for a crossing. Arrive on the South Island, get some suppliesLäs mer
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- Dag 565
- onsdag 15 januari 2025
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 101 m
- Nya ZeelandKaiwharawhara41°15’37” S 174°46’39” E
Wellington: Day 2
15 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Museum Day! Walk ourselves back down to the waterfront and the Te Papa (museum of NZ). Spend the next 3+ hours in a mix of natural, cultural and social history. (The ‘people were about 8 feet tallLäs mer
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- Dag 564
- tisdag 14 januari 2025
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 81 m
- Nya ZeelandKaiwharawhara41°15’39” S 174°46’41” E
Wellington: Day 1
14 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Sunny day for a tour of Wellington. Meandering up for good views and then down through the Botanical Gardens. Downtown seems very slick and modern. Even their government buildings are sleek (beehive).Läs mer
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- Dag 563
- måndag 13 januari 2025
- 🌬 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 159 m
- Nya ZeelandWilton41°16’32” S 174°45’32” E
To Wellington we go
13 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
And yes, more wind is forecasted. However, hit a cycle path almost immediately and enjoy quieter and safer riding. Though at times it is right next to the highway it is much better. Ride into smallLäs mer
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- Dag 562
- söndag 12 januari 2025
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 9 m
- Nya ZeelandGolden Coast40°45’17” S 175°8’36” E
More southerlies
12 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
And the wind continues. Seems to be ever present. First part of the ride into Fulton is pleasant. Visit the little main square that seems to have Dutch roots. Rest of the day is on a busy road andLäs mer
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- Dag 561
- lördag 11 januari 2025
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Höjd över havet: 11 m
- Nya ZeelandKaikokopu Stream40°22’9” S 175°13’42” E
Into the wind
11 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Chilly morning but need to move on. Ride along the river and use the tunnel and elevator to top the hill out of the city. Great view and no sweating. Enjoy a quiet ride until we hit the main highway.Läs mer
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- Dag 560
- fredag 10 januari 2025
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Höjd över havet: 8 m
- Nya ZeelandMangaone Stream39°56’0” S 175°3’26” E
Whanganui rest day
10 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Opt to stay put and check out the town. Short ride to the city and then walk around the seemingly “old” town (by NZ standards). Enjoy the vast museum, with everything from Māori canoes to 1990sLäs mer
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- Dag 559
- torsdag 9 januari 2025
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Höjd över havet: 10 m
- Nya ZeelandMangaone Stream39°56’2” S 175°3’24” E
Whanganui river road
9 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Begin ride along beautiful and quiet river. A few bigger rollers keeps us working. Stop to investigate historical sites like the flour mill. After having lunch in the free campground (not much there)Läs mer
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- Dag 558
- onsdag 8 januari 2025
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Höjd över havet: 72 m
- Nya ZeelandKaukore Stream39°28’41” S 175°2’38” E
Whanganui River
8 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Relatively quiet road as we head south and away from the mountains. Opt to ride on, first stopping at Raetihi for a snack. A woman in the cafe asks if she can buy us coffee - we graciously accept.Läs mer
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- Dag 557
- tisdag 7 januari 2025
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 1 692 m
- Nya ZeelandBlue Lake39°7’50” S 175°39’32” E
Tongarino Alpine crossing
7 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Early morning wake up to catch the 6 am shuttle to the start of the hike. Quite cool out, especially with wind. Arrive at the trailhead with many other hikers and head up and into the fierce wind. SunLäs mer
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- Dag 556
- måndag 6 januari 2025
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Höjd över havet: 881 m
- Nya ZeelandNga Puketurua39°10’1” S 175°28’55” E
Waterfall walks
6 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Amazingly sleep in until 9 - we must have been very tired! Head off on unloaded bikes toward Whakapapa Village. Stop along the way for short walk to an impressive waterfall. At the village do a longerLäs mer
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- Dag 555
- söndag 5 januari 2025
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Höjd över havet: 886 m
- Nya ZeelandNga Puketurua39°10’1” S 175°29’2” E
Tongarino Park
5 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Though tired, decide to ride on to Tongarino Park. A short ride but mostly up. Take our time and watch as volcanoes come into view. And yes, they are snow covered. Battle the wind to Discovery LodgeLäs mer
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- Dag 554
- lördag 4 januari 2025
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Höjd över havet: 163 m
- Nya ZeelandMatahanea Stream38°52’54” S 175°18’24” E
Timber Trail: Aborted
4 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
With more rain in the forecast and pinch barriers on the trail ahead opted to take the gravel road out to the main road. Pretty farmland and even with the wind, much easier riding. Even passed anLäs mer
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- Dag 553
- fredag 3 januari 2025
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 443 m
- Nya ZeelandPangopangonui Stream38°38’25” S 175°29’29” E
Timber Trail: Day 1
3 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Got an early start which was helpful as we had the trail to ourselves for quite awhile. I would consider this a hiking trail which made for challenging riding with a fully loaded bike. EventuallyLäs mer
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- Dag 552
- torsdag 2 januari 2025
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Höjd över havet: 565 m
- Nya ZeelandWaimiha Stream38°30’50” S 175°33’29” E
To the start of the Timber trail
2 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Take our time getting out - things go slower with out camp kitchens. Ride along the river and to town of Mangakino where we restock food. Head up and into the wind to make our way to Pureora forestLäs mer
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- Dag 551
- onsdag 1 januari 2025 17:44
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Höjd över havet: 240 m
- Nya ZeelandWhakamaru38°25’14” S 175°52’39” E
Happy 2025
1 januari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Beautiful morning though the chill is still in the air. Pack up and head once more towards town and then out along relatively quiet HWY 30. Pass through rolling farmland and small mountain ranges. HopLäs mer
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- Dag 550
- tisdag 31 december 2024
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 281 m
- Nya ZeelandNew Geyser38°9’6” S 176°15’57” E
Forest hike and Polynesian spa
31 december 2024, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another short ride to Whakarewarewa Redwoods Forest. Great big California redwoods! Do a circuit walk and then relax in the hot pools of the Polynesian spa. Celebrate NYE with nice dinner on theLäs mer