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Whangamomona. A classic bit of rural pioneering hi Whangamomona. A classic bit of rural pioneering history on the Forgotten World Highway (Taumaranui - Stratford). If you pass through make sure to stop at the history packed pub & hotel. The publican is a nice & helpful guy too with good info on back road conditions and access. . . . #whangamomonaroad #forgottenworldhighway #bikepack #bikepacking #newzealandadventures #ig_nz ⬇️ @otsocycles @revelatedesigns @biomaxa @we_are_sungod @bigagnes_ @wolf_tooth_comp
A few scenes from the Waikato/King Country region A few scenes from the Waikato/King Country region and Forgotten World Highway. It was a lot of fun rediscovering this region of New Zealand, some of which we'd not visited for over 25 years. In places it reminded us a lot of rural Chile! . . . #forgottenworldhighway #bikepacking #exploretocreate #exploretheworld #travelnewzealand #biketocamp #cycletravel #cycletouring #ontheroad #waikato #bikepack ⬇️ @otsocycles @revelatedesigns @wolf_tooth_comp @bigagnes_ @we_are_sungod @biomaxa
A few shots from the classic Forgotten World Highw A few shots from the classic Forgotten World Highway which links Taumaranui and Stratford in the North Island of New Zealand. Although much of this back country road is paved these days, there are some good gravel (or 4WD) alternatives that rejoin the route, and it offers quiet riding through some iconic NZ scenery and history. . . . #forgottenworldhighway #bikepacking #cycletouring #travelbybike #biketocamp #lifeofadventure #explorenewzealand #purenewzealand #ig_nz #ownbackyard ⬇️ @otsocycles @wolf_tooth_comp @bigagnes_ @biomaxa @revelatedesigns @we_are_sungod
Bikepacking life on the Timber Trail 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴 Sorry to be so slack on the IG end of things - we've been too busy riding and catching up with friends now that we're back home in Lyttelton, New Zealand. It's great to be here and we'll be posting more from our five week ride through New Zealand soon, we promise ;-) . . . #timbertrail #jungleride #bikepacking #bikepacker #travelbybike #explorebybike #otsovoytek #revelatedesigns #wolftooth #ontheroad #newzealandadventure #biketocamp ⬇️ @revelatedesigns @otsocycles @wolf_tooth_comp @we_are_sungod @bigagnes_ @kathmandugear @biomaxa @hopetech
One of the features that make Timber Trail such a One of the features that make Timber Trail such a classic are the huge spans crossed by rideable swing bridges. Back when we first started mountain biking in the early 90s these foot bridges would often be old NZFS wire structures that were a total PIA to cross with a bike (there's a few still around on bike routes). The view of the forest canopy and the airy feeling of being way above the canyon is awesome 😍 . . . #timbertrail #pureoraforestpark #mtb #singletrack #bikepacking #biketocamp #bikepacker #newzealandadventures #purenewzealand #explorebybike #adventureproof ⬇️ @otsocycles @revelatedesigns @biomaxa @kathmandugear @hopetech @wolf_tooth_comp @we_are_sungod
@jamienicolladventures on the classic Timber Trail @jamienicolladventures on the classic Timber Trail, Pureora Forest Park. . . . #bikepack #bikepacking #singletrack #mtbgram #newzealandadventure #pureoraforest #timbertrail #aotearoanezealand
The mystical montane forest of the high point on t The mystical montane forest of the high point on the Timber Trail. What an amazing place 👌 . . . #bikepack #bike_travel #bikepacking #timbertrail #montaneforest #totara #exploretheworld #singletrack #aotearoanewzealand #kingcountry #mountainbiking
Here's some of the amazing native forest that you Here's some of the amazing native forest that you can experience riding the Timber Trail through Pureora Forest Park. Like the Whirinaki forests I mentioned a few posts back, this primary forest too was saved from loggers' chainsaws by activists who knew a precious thing when they saw it. There is so little of this forest left in the North Island now, it really is something to cherish. New Zealand's podocarp forests are my cathedrals. Enjoying them by bike? Even better! . . . #bikepack #pureoraforest #timbertrail #podocarp #bikepacking #explorebybike #aotearoanezealand #ig_nz #purenewzealand #exploretheworld #lifeofadventure #travelbybike #otsovoytek #cyclingadventure
It's now two weeks since we got back on the bikes It's now two weeks since we got back on the bikes and started zig zagging our way down the North Island, connecting back roads and bike trails where we can. This one's from the Waikato River Trail just outside Mangakino. Timber Trail was next. More soon! . . . #newzealandadventure #purenewzealand #bikepack #bikepacking #aotearoa #igtravel #ignewzealand #otsocycles #otsovoytek #waikatorivertrails #bikepacker #mangakino #singletrackmind #adventureproof ⬇️ @otsocycles @wolf_tooth_comp @revelatedesigns @biomaxa @hopetech @kathmandugear @we_are_sungod
Eight days ago we left Te Puna which has been home Eight days ago we left Te Puna which has been home for the past six months, since we came back from South America. Now we're on the road again, by bike of course, and making our way south to Christchurch which will be our base for the summer months. We're following a bit of the Tour Aotearoa route, some Kopiko route and, perhaps predictably, plotting some variations of our own too. So far it's been really nice resuming South America mode, but in our home country. We're looking forward to seeing family and friends on our way down and rediscovering some places by bike that we haven't seen in over 25 years. . . . #noplacelikehome #backyard #touraotearoa #waikatorivertrails #bikepack #bikepacking #travelbybike #adventureproof #revelatedesigns #otsocycles #biketocamp #exploretocreate ⬇️ @otsocycles @wolf_tooth_comp @we_are_sungod @kathmandugear @hopetech @bigagnes_ @revelatedesigns @biomaxa
Tauhou (waxeye) in the backyard, Te Puna. . . . # Tauhou (waxeye) in the backyard, Te Puna. . . . #tauhou #waxeye #silvereye #closettwitcher #canon70200mm #sonya7rii #sonyalphanz
Lowland mixed podocarp forest, Moerangi Track, Whi Lowland mixed podocarp forest, Moerangi Track, Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park. . . . #forestphotography #moerangitrail #whirinakiforest #podocarp #newzealandadventure #purenewzealand #bikepack #bikepacking #aotearoa #igtravel #ignewzealand #otsocycles #otsovoytek ⬇️ @otsocycles @wolf_tooth_comp @revelatedesigns @biomaxa @hopetech

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