This was going to be a big day, or so we thought, as in fact it was only the third longest day. We had to get all the way to Napier and Garry was taking us by way of Lake Waikaremoana through Urewera National Park.
Now being a South Islander I knew nothing about either of these places but the ride in store for us was truly amazing. We first headed towards Murapara where we refuled both bikes and bodies.
Stuart wondering if the coffee should go through him first before ending up in the rubbish bin!
We then headed South through to Lake Waikaremoana which was just a stunning ride with fantastic views. It was also a blistering hot day so a number of riders took the opportunity for a refreshing dip in the Lake when we stopped at the Information Centre.
GS swimming spot
Thomas was obviously enjoying himself.
Someone can't read and why so anti motorbikes?
The road just got better and better.
Dora practicing her Mexican Wave.
Lake Waikaremoana, just stunning.
Making sure I can see around the corner.
Quick chat with Garry thanking him for bringing us this way.
Ian, posing AGAIN!
Rosco taking delight in being able to show Dora many NZ sights that many New Zealanders never get to see.
From here we headed to Wairoa along the peaks of the hills encountering a number of locals along the way.
It was then a 112k ride down the main road to Napier passing the Mohaka Viaduct (the highest (95m) railway bridge in NZ) where we were staying at the Kennedy Park Top 10 and meeting up with a large group of GS Riders from Wellington who were joining for the Napier to Wellington leg the next day. Total distance 455 km.
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