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Today was another stunner day and just what we needed to climb Gibbs Hill, a 5.3km uphill hike that reaches 450m above sea level. Starting at the Wainui carpark at the start of the Abel Tasman Trail you gradually climb up the winding track the track divide at 200m where one track descends down 3km to Whariwharangi Bay and turning off to the right the track continues on 2km climb to the high point called Gibbs Hill at 453m. We managed to get to the divide in 40min, 20min faster than the time DoC had on the sign post at the start where I gaveRead More →

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Cool start to the day with an overnight low of 4°C fortunately the morning presented with a clear sky again which meant the day would warm up to a expected 16° as the day moved on as what has been the case since we arrived in the Tasman district. Since arriving Jude and I have knocked out quite a few kilometers on day hikes and mountain biking tracks so a rest day was today with a short walk along the Little Kaiteriteri Walkway…. Not really a long walk but short and sharp. With good weather and lovely views it was definitely a great day toRead More →

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Well it may not have been a brilliant summer weather wise, but we certainly cannot complain about the autumn. Longer cooler nights and the shorter days, a mix of cool and warm changes that have enabled a bit of getting out and about without being wet freezing. Today it was a cool start to the day with a light high cloud but as the day went on the sun through some warm rays of sunlight for us to get our vitamin D charge for the day. With Jude being in hospital in a painful state for the past week and myself a little run downRead More →

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Jude and I had a fantastic day today as we took my sister Una and husband Steve from Canberra Australia for a ride up to the Borland Saddle. Leaving from the farm at Otautau we headed to Brunel Peaks Cafe on the corner of Blackmount Redcliff Road and Lake Monowai Road for lunch, a beautiful cafe in a beautiful setting. The staff were absolutely wonderful and very welcoming, just had that personal touch. As for the food, a good selection, generous portions and everyone enjoyed every mouthful… well I did anyway, just a treat. After topping off a wonderful meal we enjoyed a cup ofRead More →

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It has been quite sometime since we have put a post up as we have been really busy over the past 6 months… yeah I know sounds a bit pathetic and I have to agree to be honest. Update on my fishing drone… sadly after repeated visits to the Drone Doctors she finally passed away while in the Drone Hospital. The good news is the Drone Baby Stalk is delivering a brand new one at no cost. However its been a hectic and brutal 30 months with the “Covidie thingy” and it has been hard watching as friends and family have been divided by thisRead More →