On Tuesday 15th we cycled to Waikari. Getting out of Christchurh was fine and Nic got his haircut for $5 (about 2 pounds!). The roads were ridiculously flat and straight - one was 22km long without so much as a curve or a hill. Due to the flat roads and our high speed we decided to head for a Cyclists B&B that was recommended in our guide. We phoned ahead and left a message and when we arrived Julia and Brian were there to greet us. They live on 10 acres and have a small farm and stunning views over the mountains. They treated us like royalty and we are so grateful for their kandness and the enornous amount of great food that we ate.
On Wed 16th we cycled up hill and down dale to Mt Lyford. The road was quiet and we had 360 degree views of mountains. We stopped for lunch at a place called Rotherham! We camped at a lodge and enjoyed a beer with the mountain views - bliss!
On Thurs 17th we arrived in Kaikoura (a 3 day cycle ride or 2 hours in the car from Christchurch!). The ride was challenging as it was very hills but the views made it worthwhile. We decided to stay 5 nights as there is so much wildlife here. We found a nice quiet hostel with a hot tub!
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