A2O Cycle Road Trip 05–Picton to Kaikōura; ships, planes and seals?
Drive, ferry, drive to Kaikoura
Drive, ferry, drive to Kaikoura
I had a lazy start, sleep in, as had booked a Weta Workshop/Studio tour for 11:00. I went via Mt Victoria, another first for me I think (although maybe went up there as a kid). The weather was still mixed, but the clouds and glimmer of sun made
Driving South to Wellington
Driving South to Wellington
Driving South to Whanganui
A nice drive, a catch-up, and unexpected treasures in an old dairy factory
Mostly road, after I chickened out of a forest ride.
Trail to Kawakawa, Opua: ferry, then road to Russell
Mostly on the road today, but not much traffic to worry about
Leg one of four, a mix of trail and road
Four days to ride a two day trail
My unconventional travel planning method...