We decided to spend the day enjoying Punakaiki National Park.
We checked out some caves that were right next to the road as we were biking up to the Visitor's Centre.
Then there are the Pancake rocks.
Then the Blowholes that send sea spray some 50 feet in the air.
And then, the rainforest... where we hiked for a couple hours up along this lush, gorgeously green river gorge.
Weather cooperated and no rain has come down (yet). I am racing the clouds to finish this entry before the heavens open on me and my bike).
We had a beautiful day. Enjoyed a day here on the coast, exploring the sights and sounds of Punakaiki National Park.
Tomorrow we ride north, passing Cape Foulwind as we head up to the town of Westport. Hopefully the 'foulwind' will be behind us... Fingers crossed. The terrain is lush and hilly as the road winds and hugs the coast.
We had a beautiful day. Enjoyed a day here on the coast, exploring the sights and sounds of Punakaiki National Park.
Tomorrow we ride north, passing Cape Foulwind as we head up to the town of Westport. Hopefully the 'foulwind' will be behind us... Fingers crossed. The terrain is lush and hilly as the road winds and hugs the coast.
If I remember right, the wind blows north there like 360 days out of the year...you should be in good shape there. Looking forward to seeing the pancake rocks pics Punakaiki rocks!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, Adria hasn't had an opportunity to update the blog for a few days. I talked to Adria and Greg last night. Yesterday they rode 50 miles to Motueka. Today they will begin a 3 day kayak trip on Tasman Bay. It's located in the Abel Tasman National Park. I was there 4 years ago and remember that the coastline is incredibly beautiful with marine reserves and unspoiled golden beaches. It is a kayaker's heaven.
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