tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post2062425490472382425..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: The Hauraki Rail Trail: Cycling in New Zealand (Part 2)The Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-40363885428747052162015-03-22T08:17:03.362+11:002015-03-22T08:17:03.362+11:00Hi Margherita, It was a great ride. Most Rail Trai...Hi Margherita, It was a great ride. Most Rail Trails are fairly easy it's just a matter of not going too far. There are quite a few around the world where if you time it right you can get a heritage train back. We've just done the Bellarine Rail Trail from Port Fairy to Warrnambool in South Australia which has a heritage train for half it's distance. We never get the timing right though and always end up cycling the whole way - lol.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-54621930319841769922015-03-22T05:44:18.025+11:002015-03-22T05:44:18.025+11:00Sounds like a great bike ride, not too hard for so...Sounds like a great bike ride, not too hard for someone like me that's quite lazy when it comes to bikes. Plus, I love heritage trains!Margheritahttp://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-34190687237052245542015-03-15T08:52:11.008+11:002015-03-15T08:52:11.008+11:00Hi SJ. Bikes are great - a lot faster than walking...Hi SJ. Bikes are great - a lot faster than walking but slow enough to really see the scenery.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-18993769886935541112015-03-15T06:39:08.436+11:002015-03-15T06:39:08.436+11:00Such a fab way to see the world, and get a few hou...Such a fab way to see the world, and get a few hours of exercice in too huh!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849862790925172552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-22331115493627691362015-03-13T20:13:44.638+11:002015-03-13T20:13:44.638+11:00Hi Mary. When the trail is relatively flat it'...Hi Mary. When the trail is relatively flat it's easy to cycle a reasonable distance especially with a few stops for coffee, lunch etc - lol. And if that fails there always seems to be a pub nearby to have a beer in (D not me I don't like beer).The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-43945991207338479242015-03-13T20:11:25.102+11:002015-03-13T20:11:25.102+11:00Hi Mary. When the trail is relatively flat it'...Hi Mary. When the trail is relatively flat it's easy to cycle a reasonable distance especially with a few stops for coffee, lunch etc - lol. And if that fails there always seems to be a pub nearby to have a beer in (D not me I don't like beer).The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-72900369104956072182015-03-13T16:23:34.129+11:002015-03-13T16:23:34.129+11:00Wow.. that scenery is stunning. I don't think ...Wow.. that scenery is stunning. I don't think I'd mind the cycling distance with views like these. That tram ride looks awesome and fun.Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-19709233902168273412015-03-10T09:06:40.260+11:002015-03-10T09:06:40.260+11:00It sounds like a long cycle trip. You do know they...It sounds like a long cycle trip. You do know they have hills in Europe - lol. Have a great time and if you blog about it I will follow your travels with admiration.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-73647850693297896942015-03-10T09:04:17.857+11:002015-03-10T09:04:17.857+11:00Hi Jessica. I found the map on the web but we were...Hi Jessica. I found the map on the web but we were also able to get a paper copy at the local information place.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-71291238066199091792015-03-10T09:03:14.143+11:002015-03-10T09:03:14.143+11:00Hi Corinne. David is very susceptible to hay fever...Hi Corinne. David is very susceptible to hay fever. It wasn't a problem for me and probably wouldn't be an issue for most people. The train did look like fun.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-76402541071361396192015-03-10T08:58:13.900+11:002015-03-10T08:58:13.900+11:00Hi Muza It is.Hi Muza It is.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-37205624066462206862015-03-10T06:13:35.112+11:002015-03-10T06:13:35.112+11:00Looks like a lovely and easy cycle route. The map ...Looks like a lovely and easy cycle route. The map is very useful:)Jessica @ Independent Travel Catshttp://independenttravelcats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-52955604452540985022015-03-10T05:05:50.690+11:002015-03-10T05:05:50.690+11:00Italy, France, and Spain. Then, possibly into Port...Italy, France, and Spain. Then, possibly into Portugal. Thanx for the advice, really like the one about "steak" . . . will do our best to follow! ;) About overloading, have been checking out bike bags, noting what they will and will not permit us to carry. Already feeling liberated by the amount of stuff we will NOT be schlepping with us from place to place.Melodie Khttp://www.mochiinthedesert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-8169112034774863412015-03-09T23:20:42.783+11:002015-03-09T23:20:42.783+11:00I hate hay fever! I would have loved the little t...I hate hay fever! I would have loved the little train, though! Sounds like so much fun.Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-76550130181738508232015-03-09T20:54:54.994+11:002015-03-09T20:54:54.994+11:00Beautiful place...Beautiful place...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-31689610947693157682015-03-09T19:04:40.229+11:002015-03-09T19:04:40.229+11:00Hi Anda. I didn't know about the gold rush in ...Hi Anda. I didn't know about the gold rush in NZ either. Australia has lots of gold rush history as has the US of course but the NZ connection was new to me. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-63703349141502280732015-03-09T19:03:37.583+11:002015-03-09T19:03:37.583+11:00Hi Paula. One of the prettiest Rail Trails we have...Hi Paula. One of the prettiest Rail Trails we have cycled.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-47809635455172694822015-03-09T19:02:49.027+11:002015-03-09T19:02:49.027+11:00Hi Amila. It was just lovely.Hi Amila. It was just lovely.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-3912410378955359872015-03-09T19:02:18.255+11:002015-03-09T19:02:18.255+11:00Hi Ellen. New Zealand has made great strides in bu...Hi Ellen. New Zealand has made great strides in building bike paths in the last few years. Apparently much of the credit goes to their current Prime Minister - or so we were told.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-82709427803078059192015-03-09T19:00:11.421+11:002015-03-09T19:00:11.421+11:00Hi Melodie. If you are going on an extended trip t...Hi Melodie. If you are going on an extended trip try not to overload your bikes with too much weight. Plan some rest days - you're going to have days when you just want a break. Make sure you have comfortable saddles and handles. There is some great advice from a blog called 'familyonbikes' (I think that's the one). And if you eat meat have the occasional steak for dinner - the protein is a real pick-up. Where are you going?The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-64635647365067379492015-03-09T14:36:54.102+11:002015-03-09T14:36:54.102+11:00In the initial stages of planning our (first!) cyc...In the initial stages of planning our (first!) cycling tour now, so especially enjoyed your post! Ours will be an extended trip, through more than one country, so it was good to see you confirm it's more than okay to hop on a train or in a car every once in a while!Melodie Khttp://www.mochiinthedesert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-33715238968023021692015-03-09T07:03:26.812+11:002015-03-09T07:03:26.812+11:00I am not a bike lover, but I have to say that it&#...I am not a bike lover, but I have to say that it's an excellent way of seeing the world. Especially in places like this, where you can enjoy nature and where traffic would not put your life in danger. I didn't realize there was a 'gold rush' in New Zealand. Very beautiful place.Andahttp://www.travelnotesandbeyond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-55301673706360889442015-03-08T22:31:50.559+11:002015-03-08T22:31:50.559+11:00Stunning scenery and a great track to do from the ...Stunning scenery and a great track to do from the looks of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-58131585800665287602015-03-08T09:30:33.906+11:002015-03-08T09:30:33.906+11:00Seems it is a beautiful route with lots of beautif...Seems it is a beautiful route with lots of beautiful around for a bicycle ride....Amila @Leisure and mehttp://www.leisureandme.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-82549798454478652392015-03-08T01:14:39.358+11:002015-03-08T01:14:39.358+11:00I can't believe we never did any bike trips du...I can't believe we never did any bike trips during the five years we lived in NZ! Something to put n the must do list once we get back there!Ellen @ The Cynical Sailorhttp://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.co.nznoreply@blogger.com