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The road out of Blenheim this fine sunny day was pleasingly flat. Such a novelty! ๐ My direction is the Taylor Pass and the back roads to the famous Molesworth Station ๐ฎ This is the largest station (farm) in New Zealand. I pop into The Honey shop. More out of interest to see an…
Leaving my camp spot ๐ช was a bit of a mission as Iโve to cross a pipeline bridge. So one thing at a time. The plan from here was to cycle up the Mai Tai valley, but due to works taking place on the road it was closed. And closed properly it was with…
I pass through Greymouth as itโs a tad nondescript. A mining โ๏ธ town on the decline, but with an extensive history to the settlers from the past. I was keen to move off the scenic highway and meander inland. Why you may ask โฆ well, Iโve surveyed enough coast ๐๏ธ for now! I set…
After stocking up on supplies at the Haast township stores, along with a spot lunch, I head off up the West Coast glistening in the midday sun ๐ Baby oil and Dettol! Calling into the Haast visitor centre, not for the visitor experience, just the toilet! ๐ฝ I end up talking to a lady…
After a couple of nights layover at my brothers in Cromwell ๐ along with getting my barnet (hair) cut, I set forth towards the West (Wet) Coast. No amount of people have informed me, youโre going to get wet and bitten to hell โฆ we shall see! The days are a lot more stifling now, so that sprig of hair had to go! In no time at all Iโm meeting fellow bicycle warriors ๐ดโโ๏ธ More than Iโve met on my whole cycle travels in one day. Iโm always up…
After residing again at The Catlins YHA for nearly two weeks (working), I eventually leave Owaka for the final time ๐ค I think! As Iโd previously cycled the Owaka-Balclutha road, I wasnโt too keen on covering it again. So on asking Craig, he kindly dropped me off at the Balclutha iSite office to start…