Gorgeous sunset colours
Western Australia – It’s a BIG place…
A couple of years ago a group of people I had known in Sydney, who were now spread all over Australia, decided it would be good to visit someone we…
Minyon Falls were pretty cool, a long way down
Minyon Falls, a few hot pools and some beaches
The end of some studies triggered a need for a short break away; Northern NSW fit the bill with lush rainforest, some hiking, great beaches, nice food and hot pools.…
The 2024 Audax Oppy, it was wet!
Yesterday, another year had rolled around so it was time for the Audax Flèche Opperman., an annual ride celebrating Sir Hubert Ferdinand Opperman. The 'Oppys' are unusual for Audax rides…
A big drop
Greenes Falls at Mount Glorious
While I have been away riding Tour Aotearoa M has been inside and has seen almost no nature for a month. The weather has been cool and drizzling, both making…
This chicken was really friendly at the guesthouse in Wanganui
Days 11-13 Whanganui ( My favourite town so far) – Pahiatua
Day 11 Whanganui After staying the night in Pipiriki the next day was quite a nice ride through rolling hills into a gorgeous town, Whanganui. I would quite happily have…
The bridge to nowhere... going.......
Day 10. The Bridge to Nowhere and a Jet Boat to Taumarunui
The Timber Trail had been a huge amount of fun, the next stage was to the Bridge to Nowhere via the Mangaparua Track, this was not fun. Maybe on a…
In Auckland riding the Tour Aotearoa
Tour Aotearoa 2024
I recently took part in the biggest ride yet, and the most enjoyable, riding the length of New Zealand with around five or six hundred others. the Tour Aoteroa, 2024…
Many rivers to cross
Day 8-9, Riding The Timber Trail
Timber Trail Day 1 - Camp Epic The Timber Trail started today, I had been really nervous about this as I’m not really mountain biker. The whole day was riding…
One control was for a cow, this one was cute
Day 6-7 From Miranda – Matamata – Waikato River Trail to Mangakino
Miranda - Matama It was a pretty easy ride today, ending in another hot spring in a holiday park at Matamata, Opal Hotsprings. Ending in a hot spring is a…
In Auckland riding the Tour Aotearoa
Day 3-5 Kauri Holiday Park – Pouto Point – Auckland – Miranda
Pouto Point Today was not as hilly as the first few days, but it was dry, long and hot with no shops or towns on the way. Both myself and…
Cape Reinga
Day 1-2 Apiraha Past the God in the Forrest to Kauri Holiday Park
Apihara The ride starts at Cape Regina, about a 5km very hilly ride from the campsite. Cape Regina is the Northernmost point of NZ and has a fantastic old lighthouse,…
Tour Aotearoa – the start line
The surf is rolling in at Tapoputa Beach at the top of the country, it is a gorgeous sound while I’m sitting in my tent writing this. The beach is…