Yes the sun came back and it’s a nice warm day :-) Today I’m going to reach the departure of the “whitecliffs walkway” I want to pass through that one tomorrow and avoid 30km of the main road. I want to stick as much as possible to the sea because the main road is going inland almost all the way until Auckland. It’s maybe shorter but I have enough time to choose a side trip. Let’s go!
Map.
I didn’t start the walkway from where I wanted yesterday because I was looking for an electronic shop and was not on the same part of New Plymouth.
Anyway, Taranaki is still here ;-)
Yes it is!
I’ve found the thing I was looking for : a case for my phone to protected it against dust and water. I’ve reach a park now which is another entrance of the sea side walkway.
The Coastal Walkway sorry ;-)
And that’s the “Whale bridge”, modern and simple.
And nice! :-)
This days starts well.
Taranaki? OK.
I could take so many pictures of it. This mountain is marvellous and incridibly symmetry!
I love this kind of track :-D It’s so smooth and easy to ride! So cool!
I definitely New Plymouth behind me.
Panoramic.
The Coastal Walkway is finshed and I’m going to join the main road again.
Yes, it’s nit the name atmosphere…
Taranaki, OK :-)
And a break at Urenui. Toilets, park and good view. This is a good place ;-)
This bay is nice.
And I’ve quit the main road again. I’m on an non exit road and there is 11km to reach the Whitecliffs walkway” Now I hope I can do this one because if not I will have to come back.
I’m so disappointed … I’ve failed maybe the most beautiful picture of Taranaki today … pff!
I can see the cliffs. I’m not so far :-)
It’s more difficult to film with my camera than the gopro but it’s in my bag and I’m lazy to open it.
The panel. There is no interdiction for cyclists. I must try it. But not today of course.
That’s a big hill.
Nice colours.
The sunset is starting now.
I’m taking care of my chain.
Oooh :-)
Wouhaaa :-)
Nice :-)
I love those orange colours.
Taranaki, still here :-)
This panoramic is nice ;-)
Curious cows like often.
Video!
They are coming slowly one after another to see what’s happening here.
Video!
And I continue my way towards the track. I want to sleep in the field up hill.
The presentation picture of the day :-)
Behind me. Taranaki? Finished? Oh no…
Ouuuh, this is the end of the day.
Pure sunset.
Aaah :-D
Auckland is somewhere far away to this direction.
Hello :-)
I’ve passed the first door of the track end I’m now in a field with cows. They are following me but I want to be quiet!
Video!
The tent is pitched, the sun is sleeping, I’ve moved the cows. Everything is alright :-)
It’s time to eat!
I’m not sure but maybe it’s New Plymouth over there. There is no clouds and the sky is full of stars. It’s wonderful here now :-) good night. Tomorrow. Is gonna be a big day.