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February 26th 2015
Published: February 28th 2015
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One by one we arrived at Station Lodge in Ohakune, a small town in Tongariro National Park in the centre of New Zealand's North Island, the evening before the start of our five day Mountain to Sea cycle ride. Station Lodge, where we had booked to stay for two nights, has a variety of accommodation for all pockets from an old station house that has dorms, single rooms all with shared facilities to ... Read Full Entry



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Taonui ViaductTaonui Viaduct
Taonui Viaduct
Lunch by the old Taonui ViaductLunch by the old Taonui Viaduct
Lunch by the old Taonui Viaduct
Hapuawhenua ViaductHapuawhenua Viaduct
Hapuawhenua Viaduct
View over the Orautoha ValleyView over the Orautoha Valley
View over the Orautoha Valley
On the 'Middle Road'On the 'Middle Road'
On the 'Middle Road'
Middle RoadMiddle Road
Middle Road
A familiar road sign around this areaA familiar road sign around this area
A familiar road sign around this area
Lunch at Ruatiti DomainLunch at Ruatiti Domain
Lunch at Ruatiti Domain
Three local huntersThree local hunters
Three local hunters
Where are we???Where are we???
Where are we???
So that is where we are!So that is where we are!
So that is where we are!
Darren explaining the Maori carvingDarren explaining the Maori carving
Darren explaining the Maori carving
Crossing one of the many swing bridgesCrossing one of the many swing bridges
Crossing one of the many swing bridges
A hunter with his 'kill' at Johnson's FlatsA hunter with his 'kill' at Johnson's Flats
A hunter with his 'kill' at Johnson's Flats
What is left of the Bettjetman homestead, the last family to leave the valley in 1942 having lived there from 1917. they did not want to leave but were forced to by the government of the dayWhat is left of the Bettjetman homestead, the last family to leave the valley in 1942 having lived there from 1917. they did not want to leave but were forced to by the government of the day
What is left of the Bettjetman homestead, the last family to leave the valley in 1942 having lived there from 1917. they did not want to leave but were forced to by the government of the day
begining of one of the many bluffs at which we were instructed to dismount and walk.begining of one of the many bluffs at which we were instructed to dismount and walk.
begining of one of the many bluffs at which we were instructed to dismount and walk.
Settlers Return Hut 1923-2000Settlers Return Hut 1923-2000
Settlers Return Hut 1923-2000
more bluffs but amazing bushmore bluffs but amazing bush
more bluffs but amazing bush
Cyclists must dismount!Cyclists must dismount!
Cyclists must dismount!
The accident - one of four!The accident - one of four!
The accident - one of four!
Finally - The Bridge to NowhereFinally - The Bridge to Nowhere
Finally - The Bridge to Nowhere



2nd March 2015

Marcia Ashenden
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I endorse all that is said in this well presented blog. Mountain to sea is definitely an exciting and challenging bike ride. I was that "support person" so although I didn't actually cycle, I heard about the ride first hand at the end of each da.y I also experienced the accommodation along the way, which was more than satisfactory especially the Flying Fox - a paradise indeed!
2nd March 2015

Kiwishlucytravels
lucy casey

Thank you Marcia for you great comments. You were a fantastic support person - much needed many times!
17th March 2015

Chris Hughes
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A very good account of a great trip. The 5 days spent cycling was at times challenging,exhilarating and frustrating but I can assure you-never dull! We were so lucky to have such stunning weather each day which made the cycling so much more enjoyable and also gave us the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery in that part of the country as seen in Lucy's photos. What I also enjoyed was being able to learn some of the history of the area with which I'm not sure a lot of us are familiar.The whole trip was enhanced by great company and accommodation. I would recommend the Mountains to Sea to any-one.Thanks for a great account Lucy!
17th March 2015

Kiwishlucytravels
lucy casey

You are right Chris. The history of the area is both interesting and sad. Sad that those who wanted to stay in the valley were not allowed to stay. However, if they had I wonder if there would be a cycle track through there!?
17th March 2015

Kiwishlucytravels
lucy casey

You are right Chris. The history of the area is both interesting and sad. Sad that those who wanted to stay in the valley were not allowed to stay. However, if they had I wonder if there would be a cycle track through there!?

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