Featured Nz Scenic Route

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  1. Markus

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    Thank you for your informative report and the pictures of the beautiful landscape of your homeland. ;)
    NZ is unfortunately so far away from Austria. :tired_face:
     
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  2. Dartplayer

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    Thanks @Markus, what it’s not that far, you just need an “al” and your right next door :p
     
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  3. Dartplayer

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    Diving and seafood are excellent too :p @Sandi T

    Kina (sea urchins)
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    Pacific Oysters
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  4. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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  5. Dartplayer

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    20c/68f in summer but crayfish in soft shell:weary_face: (Feb). I prefer the clearer waters of winter, but 18c/64f. Scallop season September to March :heart_eyes:(Spring/Summer)
     
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  6. Sandi T

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    Yikes but that's cold water, Dartplayer! I wear a 7mm wetsuit when the water temps are 76-78ºF! Maybe I need to get drysuit certified. ;):joy:
     
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  7. Dartplayer

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    I understand. After living in the heat for more than 3 months, the blood definitely thins :cold_sweat:and you feel the cold more. I am happy with a 5mm year round and use a hood in winter :p
     
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    Thanks Armando, it was good to escape the city :p and I love riding :cool:
     
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  10. SuperHans

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    Great post and pics, I miss NZ was there in 2006 and travelled around in an old Honda Civic.
    Would be cool to revisit the place and see if the bar where I worked at on Cuba Street is still there (JJ murphys)
     
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    I was working in turangi. in 1969 working for nz road makers on draglines on the power scheme when that finished was working on dozers enjoyed it while I was there bit on the cold side in winter
     
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  12. Dartplayer

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    #32 Dartplayer, Dec 21, 2021
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    uploaded some return pix, hope you enjoy
    Leaving Whitianga
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    Hills to Coroglen
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  13. Dartplayer

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    few more :cool:
    Coroglen Tavern / One lane bridge
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    Pumpkin Hill
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    Tairua / One lane bridge
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    Start of Kopu - Hikaua Ranges / Whangamata turnoff
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    Last of the Ranges and Kopu bridge (more Maori butts:eek:)
    Ranges Approach
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    Camper Van to pass
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    Ranges Peak ready for trip down
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    Kopu Bridge Approach South
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    Kopu Bridge Departure North
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