Category Archives: New Zealand

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 Hump Ridge Track – Fiordland National Park, NZ

Posted on April 9, 2016 by SUNGRL

On the 1st of March 2016 eleven of us embarked on walking the Hump Ridge Track.  The Hump Ridge Track is located in the south east of Fiordland National Park, in the South Island of NZ.  The track is about … Continue reading →

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Clutha Gold Bike Trail – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 9, 2016 by SUNGRL

We had an early start on day four – we left the Lake Roxburgh Lodge at 7.30am – breakfast was some 10km away in Roxburgh township.  We rode up to the dam before getting onto the Clutha Gold Trail proper. … Continue reading →

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Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 5, 2016 by SUNGRL

Today we said goodbye to our glamping site as we were on the move to the Roxburgh area for the next installment of cycling.  The weather was definitely on the improve.  The drive from Lake Hawea to Clyde took about … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Queenstown and Wanaka – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 5, 2016 by SUNGRL

Our annual cycle trip this year was back in one of my favourite spots – Central Otago.  Central Otago is NZ’s most inland region, located in the southern half of the South Island. It is surrounded By Queenstown Lakes District … Continue reading →

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Hawke’s Bay Cycling – Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Posted on March 30, 2016 by SUNGRL

The last weekend of January 2016 saw 19 of our friends descend on the Hawke’s Bay to ride the bike trails. Hawke’s Bay has over 200km of cycle trails which meander between the twin cities of Napier and Hastings.  The … Continue reading →

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The Great Lake Trail – A Taster – Taupo, New Zealand

Posted on June 20, 2015 by SUNGRL

When we did The Timber Trail ride back in February, Ted from Tread Routes said we may also like The Great Lake Trail near Taupo.  I had the opportunity to ride the first 20km last Friday and Kinloch turned on … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 4 – Omarama to Kurow – Waitaki Valley, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

Day four was a bit overcast and gloomy but still no rain.  The first part of today’s ride was on the off road trail to the top of the Chain Hills before descending beside State Highway 83 to follow the … Continue reading →

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