The weather turned perfect for our jaunt along this trail. Absolute gold. Fun mountain biking, great views and scenery, and we didn't have to tow the trailers!
Nic's getting pretty excited - just about to head off on the boat.
Getting ready to roll out from Picton
A lazy 30km ride out of a dodgy caravan park - were we glad to see this! Welcome to Picton.
Waikawa - a beautiful bay just out of Picton
Camped at a great little spot in Waikawa - get Nic into making dinner!
Just arrived in Picton, bit of hill training for Nic
Wine, cheese, dips and spreads. Just because you're cycle touring doesn't mean you have to skip the little luxuries
On the boat, looking back to Picton - getting ready for the Queen Charlotte Trail
Pete "birdman of Belgrave" feeding the ducks. Or whatever the Kiwi's call the funny little waddling birds.
Landed at Ship Cove - Nic's happy - she hasn't seen the first hill
About to set out on our first big journey.
Riding through the trees is superb.
Having dropped off the first climb a bit, this opened out. Spectacular
Working our way up some steep climbs.
Finally at the top of the first climb of the day.
A quiet time on the Queen Charlotte
Negotiated a tough part, and now feeling decidedly pleased with herself.
And it's not slop
First night - camped just up the hill from here.
What can I say? - Queen Charlotte Sound is magnificent.
A long, very cool, awesome tree tunnel to ride though. Pete wanted to go back and ride it again.
Rattling down hill on day 2
After all th climbing, the decents were magic!
A little bit of luxury seems to follow whenever we "rough it". Portage Resort.
These bridges look solid, but sound like a jar of pennies when you hit them.
Hitting a puddle or crossing a bridge - always focussed.
Don't want to get this edge wrong
Lots of switchbacks on day 2
Hands off the brakes!!!! Fast section of Queen Charlotte Trail
End of the trail. It was BOBs back on and ride to Haveloch. In the rain.
On the last day of the trail - slugging it out in pouring rain, this hill just got too much for Nic and Bob.
Picton harbour panorama - great view from up high!