Category Archives: Central North Island

Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Whanganui River & The Flying Fox

Posted on March 11, 2017 by SUNGRL

We awoke on day three to a mist shrouded river although it didn’t take long for the cloud to burn off.  The plan today was to canoe for a couple of hours down the Whanganui River and then cycle approximately … Continue reading →

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Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Mangapurua Track & the Bridge to Nowhere

Posted on March 4, 2017 by SUNGRL

Another beautiful morning greeted us.  Ted came to pick us up at 8am to shuttle us to the start of the Mangaparua Track which is about an hour from Ohakune.  If we had been doing the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail … Continue reading →

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Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Mellonsfolly Ranch

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

We were really reluctant to leave the Flying Fox Lodge after our enjoyable evening and lovely breakfast but further adventure awaited us. We had to have our bags out a bit earlier so they could go across in the Flying … Continue reading →

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Mountains to Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Turoa & The Old Coach Road

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

This year’s cycle trip was in the central North Island.  The trip over the Napier – Taihape Road was stunning with gorgeous views of Mt Ruapehu.  Neither Steve or I had driven over that road so we were exploring new … Continue reading →

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The Timber Trail – Pureroa Forest – Central North Island, New Zealand

Posted on March 29, 2015 by SUNGRL

The Fab Four and Invited Guests took on The Timber Trail bike ride on the 27th and 28th February.  The Timber Trail is nestled in Pureora Forest, between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti, in the Central North Island. The Timber … Continue reading →

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