Hauraki Rail Trail ride

Start of the ride

Well what a neat day today, we got up early and made lots of food for the ride and set off to Waikino, which was an old gold mining town in the early part of last century. 
Some walked while some rode bikes and with Mum and Dad as support crew we were off. 
We took turns to ride bikes then sit in the car. Lunch was at the end of the long tunnel, fortunately then have now got lights in the tunnel. When I last was in there many years ago then were none and it sure was dark. 
10km further along we got to Paeora for a nice hot cuppa, then pretty much at 10km intervals we stopped at Hikutaia, Puriri, Matatoki and at each stopped checked in with our service team of Mum and Dad. 
Then it was left up to Aaron and I to complete the ride right through Thames and onto Mum and Dads house.
What a fantastic day with amazing scenery and great riding surface. The rail trails are a great experience and great for NZ !! 
If you would like to know more about the Hauraki Rail Trail take a look at this website - http://www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz/

On the river bank at Paeroa