Category Archives: New Zealand

West Coast Wilderness

Posted on July 12, 2026 by SUNGRL

February 2025 West Coast Wilderness – Day 1 – 24km We left Christchurch Saturday morning and headed over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast. Very lucky with a bluebird day Arthur’s Pass, a mountain road and railway which traverses across … Continue reading →

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Sounds to Sounds – nearly

Posted on July 11, 2026 by SUNGRL

Sounds to Sounds – nearlyThe Pyscholists take two….. Lambers, Crammers, Hicksy and the Young One are clearly very slow learners as today we take on another epic adventure on our bikes. This time we will be rolling down the South … Continue reading →

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Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail – Northland, New Zealand

Posted on April 6, 2020 by SUNGRL

On Friday the 13th March we headed to Horeke on the Hokianga Harbour.  There were 22 of us descending on this little settlement to cycle the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.  We had decided to base ourselves in Horeke and to … Continue reading →

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Kopiko Aotearoa – New Zealand

Posted on March 29, 2020 by SUNGRL

After completing the Tour Aotearoa in 2018, we were keen to see what the next adventure courtesy of the Kennett Brothers was going to be.  Let me introduce you to Kopiko Aotearoa – a 1,000 odd kilometre brevet from Cape … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Catlins – Catlins, New Zealand

Posted on March 12, 2019 by SUNGRL

In late February I headed to Invercargill to go and explore the Catlins with some friends. Natural High organised our itinerary and provided support throughout the trip. Until a few years ago I didn’t know where the Catlins were – … Continue reading →

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The Great Taste Trail – Nelson, NZ

Posted on April 7, 2018 by SUNGRL

With the car loaded up and the bikes on the back we headed for Wellington and the Bluebridge Ferry. I hadn’t been on the ferry since I was about 18 and here I was doing two crossings in as many … Continue reading →

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Tour Aotearoa 2018 – New Zealand

Posted on March 14, 2018 by SUNGRL

Tour Aotearoa is one of the world’s great bike packing trips: stretching 3000 kilometres from Cape Reinga to Bluff in New Zealand it follows a combination of cycle trails, tracks, paths and lanes connected by the most enjoyable country roads … Continue reading →

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Hobbiton – Matamata, NZ

Posted on July 4, 2017 by SUNGRL

Back in May we were fortunate enough to be given free tickets to visit Hobbiton.  Hobbiton is located just outside Matamata in the Waikato region of New Zealand and has been nicknamed Hobbiton.  It was originally used to film parts … Continue reading →

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“Making New Zealand Great Again” with the Swissies

Posted on March 12, 2017 by SUNGRL

We were very lucky to have our Swiss friends, Karin & Elvis, come and visit us in NZ this summer.  They were in NZ for a month and we got to spend about three weeks of this time with them. … Continue reading →

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The finest walk in the world – Milford Track Day 2

Posted on March 11, 2017 by SUNGRL

The real walk begins today – 16km to Pompolona Lodge : ). After making our lunches and a delicious breakfast we assembled out the front of Glade House at 8.30am – very civililised.   First up we crossed the suspension … Continue reading →

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