Category Archives: New Zealand

Good times on a BMX bike – Auckland

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

As an adult capturing any chance to be a kid again is always on my to do list – the nostalgia of it all makes me bubble with excitement.  Last weekend a window of opportunity opened for me to once … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Hauraki Rail Trail – New Zealand

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

I am not usually one to re-trace my steps and go where I have been before, but last week a second visit to the Karangahake gorge turned into a pleasant surprise! I had first visited the area a year ago with … Continue reading →

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The Finale of the Otago Rail Trail – Day 4

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

It is the last day of the cycle ride and I find it difficult to roll out from under the warmth of the duvet.  There is a chill in the early morning air as we are collected and driven back to … Continue reading →

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Continuing along the Otago Rail Trail – Day 3

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

It felt good to be back on the bicycles as we pedal away from Ranfurly. The morning gives us big rolling grey clouds and the air is chilly on our skin. We adorn our warm clothing before disappearing from civilization … Continue reading →

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Finding Gold on Four Wheels – Otago Rail Trail

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

The three bicycles are sadly locked up as we drive away from the art deco town of Ranfurly in our hire car.  Due to time and for one night only we sadly swap two wheels for four to explore parts of … Continue reading →

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Pedalling the Otago Rail Trail – Day 2

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

A fresh blue sky awaits us as we mount our bicycles to leave the town of Lauder while it has a lazy lie in. Our legs quickly spring into action as they continually spin the pedals taking us further into … Continue reading →

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