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  1. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    After enjoying Vulpes trip to the Alpes, I thought I would post a Kiwi favourite-the Coro loop.
    Hills covered in forest, tight twisties, and beautiful coastal scenery.

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  2. Dartplayer

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    Today a did half the loop, heading home, and recorded some scenic shots to match the maps.
    Starting in Whitianga waterways, headed over the hills.

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  3. Dartplayer

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    #3 Dartplayer, Oct 3, 2020
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    Once again over Pumpkin hill lookout to Tairua’s ocean beach

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    Cracking pictures DartPlayer
     
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  5. Dartplayer

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    #5 Dartplayer, Oct 3, 2020
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    Around the harbour to Tairua’s cafes and family beaches, before the jump over the Kopu Hikuai ranges.

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    The Pepe cafe, great coffee and meals
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    Tairua harbour
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    Kopu Station Hotel
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  6. Octoberon

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    Those shots make it look like you've got New Zealand pretty much to yourself. :)
     
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    The population of both islands is less than Liverpool and is one reason why they’ve had so few covid deaths, you’re miles from your neighbours in some areas.
     
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    I think you may have your numbers a bit wrong there, unless you meant London, but the sparse population is definitely one of the appealling factors of NZ. Not to mention the amazing scenery.
     
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  9. Dartplayer

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    Some was the remoteness of the locations, some time of day, and some luck (13 MC bikes turned up straight after the shot of two). Was a cracker Spring day with many bikes out, mostly going the other way from NZs main city centre, which I was heading to.
     
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  10. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    With many returns due to world COVID-19, we have topped 5million across the country. Approximately 1.7m live in Auckland City, 100 miles from Coromandel, which is 1/3 the size of London.

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  11. Sandi T

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    Brilliant thread, @Dartplayer! I've always wanted to travel to New Zealand and now am even more eager to see your home country.

    What wonderful photos and I love the maps and information you provided, too. Plus your bike is looking very spiffy! I'll bet you had a blast on this trip. Thanks for sharing it with us! :):kissing_heart: P.S. And now I REALLY need to see some WATER!!! :p Yes, I love the desert in which I love but......:confused:
     
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  12. Dartplayer

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    #12 Dartplayer, Oct 5, 2020
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    Thanks Sandy. Vulpes’ Trip and your message on loving water had me thinking how lucky I am to do this trip regularly.
    The weather was perfect and I had no interruptions, so planning and execution was simple.:cool::sun:
    I love the water, but hate humidity, so always look at your reports to see 10% Humidity when we are at 80%. Auckland weather is changeable but no extremes.
    Did you notice Batly, my mascot?
     
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  13. Sandi T

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    Such a beautiful area, @Dartplayer! You are very lucky and blessed to be able to do this trip regularly.:heart_eyes: I'm glad your weather was so good for this particular one.

    I did not notice Batly! I went back over your photos to find Batly but can't get my eye on your mascot. :confused: Could you kindly point me in the right direction? ;):joy:
     
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    @Dartplayer you're very lucky to have all that natural beauty and great roads on your doorstep, so to speak.
    That looks like a fantastic loop. Thanks for that...
     
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    Thanks for sharing the pic's @Dartplayer I did enjoy them
     
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  16. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    I usually have him in my shots, @Sandi T.:p Some of the MC guys were pointing him out as they came in the Hotel bar :joy:

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    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Excellent, Dartplayer! He's cool. :cool::) I'll bet he's a good ride buddy, too. No back seat driving from him. :joy:
     
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  18. Dartplayer

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    Gorgeous autumn day, so a group of us did the full loop.
    Started with a frost, so fingers were tingling at breakfast, but the day was clear and warm, perfect for riding.

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  19. Dartplayer

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    Stops were limited to gas top-ups (more on map to chart the route):cool:

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    Meetup spot for breakfast/coffee

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    Regroup before starting the loop
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  20. Dartplayer

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    Regrouped at Coromandel town for gas and coffees, then off across the top to Whitianga.

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