Whangamomona to Te Wera 14 November, 2010
This was probably
the highlight day of the trip. We had been concerned about the road -
17km
of 4WD track which may, or may not, have been blocked by slips or bogs.
The van drivers had to go
about 65km to get to Aotuhia. They did not know if we would be there when they got
there. And we did
not know if we would be there, either. It was all a matter of "play
it by ear."
However, at the
end of the day - as the saying goes, it all worked out really well and we were all
very pleased that Ron and Susan - who had joined the tour just to do this ride - had
whetted our curiosity.
Just about ready to leave Whangamomona.
Photo: Selwyn
Away we go, with Susan and Ron leading the way.
Photo: Caroll
We are warned of the possible consequences of using this road.
Photo: Colin
Some parts you ride - and some you walk.
Photo: Mack
The "Y" generation has passed this way.
Photo: Lyn or Neale
The suspension bridge to Private Property.
Photo: Selwyn
Holesome Bridge
(Turn the volume up a little before playing this clip.)
Bryan gets a shot back up the valley, while Maurice does his bit for Health and Safety.
Photo: Selwyn
Here's Neale in case you missed it in the video.
Photo: Lyn
The cyclists, the
track, and the river.
Not sure how Colin got the cherry-picker in to get this shot.
Photo: Colin
Here's Sloop who, less than 24 hours earlier, was talking about his vertigo problems.
Photo: Lyn or Neale
Approaching the first tunnel.
Photo: Maurice
Tunnel #1.
Photo: Colin
Glow worms??
Photo: Neale or Lyn
Looks like a meaningful conversation.
Photo: Lyn or Neale
Lyn is about to venture forth.
Photo: Neale
Interesting roof.
Photo: Neale
This was the wettest part of the track - unless you were really unfortunate in other parts.
Photo: Neale
Selwyn gets it all on video.
Photo: Neale
Here's Selwyn's video.
Link to Whangamomona Road Page #2
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