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Biking Beautiful Brisbane – Australia

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

I like surprises and Brisbane city is certainly a box of treats. We arrive at the Youth Hostel in the late evening. The constant deluge of rain has followed us up from Surfers Paradise and I wonder what this city … Continue reading →

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Cycling before the Storm in Surfers Paradise

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

A roaring storm is rolling in to hit the sandy white beaches of Surfers Paradise in Queensland, but as the sun is still shining the Boyfriend and I are going to beat it before it hits. Having just arrived in … 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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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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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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The Otago Rail Trail – Day 1 – New Zealand

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Trains use to chug their way along this route now our bicycles do the chugging.  Leaving the town of Clyde our wheels squish and squelch over rotten apples that lie scattered on the gravel path. The rows of orchards and … Continue reading →

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