Hello from the States

[pete376403]

On your map, the blue line heading north from Upper Hutt is the Rimutaka hill road and into the Waiararapa. If you are stayng in the Hutt for a day or two then over the hill and out to martinborough, up the back way to masterton then back down the middle, and back over the hill is a nice round trip.

[Moi]

Going out to Lake Ferry, down the western side of the lake, and Ngawi are a great ride and worth visiting - both on the south coast.

The last Northern Odyssey went round that area - if you'd like I'll find the route directions and send them to you. Might give you a bit more to explore in that area.

[axil]

Pete and Moi, thanks much for the tips. That looks like a nice ride. I also notice that there is a road, White Rock Road, from Martinborough toward Tekaukau Point and beyond to Ngapotiki. On my map it looks sealed except for one short section. Worthwhile? I will be passing through this way twice, so it would be easy for me to add in an extra day for riding around the area.

[axil]

I came down through Rimutaka Hill on Monday. It would have been a nice ride if the wind gusts had not continually tried to slam the bike off the road and into the side of the mountain. Next time I will know to check the weather first