And we’re on our way again, the first part of the trip is a lot of going uphill, which is tiring

Eventually we arrive at Lake Kaniere

To the left is Hans Bay, to the right Sunny Bight

The lake feeds the Kaniere River

The trail continues with the Kaniere Water Race Walkway

Here the water race continues above ground

Tall trees here

My saddle is starting to hurt me, time to get off the bike for another rest

The Kaniere River

Kaniere

Where we had yet another rest

Now we are close to Hokitika, this is looking back to where we came from

Bridge over the Hokitika River in the distance, Hokitika itself is just to our right

Custom House on Gibson Quay, Hokitika

Sunset Point

The trail now leads to the centre of Hokitika, which is handy because we’re hungry and can do some shopping

But first I stretch my back

And Rachel reenacts a scene from that movie

After a tasty Subway I have an ice cream as well

Hokitika Town Clock

And we’re on our way again, Mahinapua Creek Rail Bridge

A giant dragonfly at someone’s property

Mahinapua Creek

Mananui Tramline (Mahinapua Walkway)

Lovely cycling here

Remnants of some forestry experiment with lots of different kinds of trees

Damn Hard Work, that also describes our side trip (Picnic Point Track) from the bicycle trail to Picnic Bay, which is a walking track, not a cycling track, it basically meant carrying the bicycles all the way to Picnic Bay

But it was worth it, there was exactly one little spot where the ground was flat enough to pitch a tent

A lovely little bay

Soaking up some rays

Idyllic spot, isn’t it?

Nice sunset

Rachel enjoying it all with a nice cuppa

I’m the king of the world!

Hokitika

At the Strongman Mine Memorial

Motukiekie Beach

Punakaiki

It’s thumbs up

Again no working blowholes but pretty regardless

And we’re in Motueka, for skidiving. Filling in/out forms, it looks difficult!

No, I’m not nervous. Really.

See?

Yay, still a boy!

Getting all strapped in.

Oh yeah, right there…

Woohoo!

I’m responsible for your life today, nice to meet you!

And off they go

There’s Jasper coming down

What a pro

Legs forward, legs forward!

He survived

Adrenaline still pumping

This picture is on Jasper’s night stand

YEAH BABY!