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Queen Charlotte Walkway
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 Despite
the cloudy conditions overnight, it was lovely and clear and warm
again the following morning. We headed out along the road to our
turn at Kenepuru Head. We talked about finding a coffee shop and
decided to make a detour into Punga Cove. Of course it was after
we turned that Simon mentioned the little climb up the Kenepuru
saddle. |
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climbed the saddle and then stopped to look at the map board where
the walkway crossed the road. Of course not wanting to take the
simple way, we decided to head down the track a way and then follow
a spur back to Punga Cove. |
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first part was very similar to what we were on the day before, although
it did get steeper as we headed down. Simon spotted a very friendly
Weka, so we stopped for a photo-op. |
 The
spur trail was a bit more narrow and technical than the walkway,
and involved some pushing at times. |
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 Even
Simon had to dismount once or twice. |
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guess the idea here is to pull yourself up by the cable. Hang on
Aria! |
 We
began to wonder if we'd ever find that coffee shop. We rode into
one of the many campgrounds on the route, and found this coffee
bar, just no barista! |
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