We left Westport at about 9ish and headed off to Punakaiki, it was a bit fresh but a beautiful clear day. The ride was a bit windy and windy (sort that out), but it was a lovely ride past some amazing coastal scenery. Punakaiki rocks are spectacular, with amazing blowholes and fabulous coastal views. Today was actually a reasonably calm day so the action was not as spectacular as could be observed.
We stopped for lunch in Greymouth at the Railway Hotel, with a beer/cider and chippies. We both did not think a great deal of Greymouth, it was windy and a bit blah.
So onward to Hokitika, the mountains came into view with their snow capped peaks. Not to long and we will be in the thick of it.
Hokitika is a lovely town, with its history and its old buildings. The people are pretty nice as well. We did part of the heritage walk this afternoon, but gave up as it got too hot. For those of you in Northland coping with a weather bomb.....eat your heart out.
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