Winter Solstice Tour

20 June to 22 June, 2014

Page Three - Sunday

 

 

 

A very important sign if you have been drinking cofffee.
However, this was getting ready to set off from Hikurangi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Ron had a look at the lower bridge in the morning light.
He and Susan did not do today's ride, which is why there is no map.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A stop at the Whakamaumahara Marae with a whale jawbone centre piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It did not take long for some tangata whenua to join in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The long, long footbridge joining Whananaki North and Whananaki South.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lyn eventually decided that it was a bit muddy for swimming, and took to the bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judy has also taken to the mud.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some cyclists met at The Shop, Whananaki North recommended the WCW.
This was a detour, thanks Garth, it was a hike at times but the views were worth it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Garth orchestrated shot, near the start of the walkway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up, over, and through one of the walkway gates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another obstacle to be negotiated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other cyclists join the group on the walkway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moving on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will have to ask Athol how a duck ended up on his bike
- it's a quacker of a tale....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch stops don't come much better than this.
Looking out to Whale Bay in the distance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Late in the afternoon, back at Hikurangi.  Louise is already ordering a mussel fritter and a coffee,
while everyone else had a scone and jam and cream with their coffee.

A nice way to end three great days cycling - and well earned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Louise & Andrew, Lyn & Neale, Margaret, and Ron for sharing their photos with us,
and to Garth for organising yet another great Winter Solstice ride.