The last full cycling day on the A2O - 🇦🇺Triple Trails NZ🇳🇿 - CycleBlaze

March 14, 2023

The last full cycling day on the A2O

Today we completed the Alps to Ocean trail when we reached Oamaru.  It was quite chilly when we left Kurow this morning but it warmed up to be a lovely day.  The route was long and not flat but it was not as challenging as the previous 2 days.  We rode along rivers, past through some farm lands and some fascinating rock formations that once were under the ocean.  I was the only one on a non e-bike who rode it all.  One person had to take a day off after a fall in the loose gravel and unfortunately 3 others were impacted by the dam closure and had to drive around rather than ride.   In the evening we went to watch the blue penguins come ashore to their nests.  It was fascinating to watch but we weren’t allowed to take photos so a took one from the internet.

Tomorrow is a rest day in Dunedin and then we start the Otago rail trail that should be much easier.

Māori rock paintings which are actually quite rare.
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We rode through a marsh estuary and under this Māori arch
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One of our riders passing by the flora in the marshlands.
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Anglican Church in Duntroon.
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The old jail in Duntroon.
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The Elephant rock formations that 25M years ago were under water
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A panorama of the rocks
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Riding the trail through interesting rock formations made of limestone
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Luke ParkinsonI had some major mechanical issues in the rain riding through this part. I'm glad you got to the finish and had some beautiful weather. It's such a nice part of the country.
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More limestone rock formations on the trail
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We rode through a tunnel for bikes only
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Gail JohnsonDid you find any trolls or hobbits in there?
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Again
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At the finish
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Been there, done that and got the T shirt.
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The finish with some of the distances.
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The gang at the finish.
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Blue (aka fairy) penguin
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Today's ride: 83 km (52 miles)
Total: 682 km (424 miles)

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