3RY Update Part:

9

Date:

13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th April ‘19

Day:

81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 & 87

Title:

Happy Place – Kaikoura Coast

KM Mark Start:

1689

Start Location:

Picton & Kaikoura

KM Mark Finish:

1689

Finish Location:

Kaikoura & Picton

Actual KM Today:

0

Weather:

Sunny

General:

81. Slept in. Went out for coffee and breakfast with Ma, Pa and extended family. 2 x Deep clean of all my horrifically stanky trail kit . Dinner, drinks and some rugby with the fam.

82. Emilia’s christening at Kaikoura Church and lunch with the fam. A few updates sorted.

83. Organised gear and clean up of Kaikoura crib before shooting through to Picton

84. Updates all day!

85. Waiting to hear from Yacht club re: sailing across strait. Chilled in Picton then went across to Lochmara for beer and chips on Cousin Pete and Mel’s boat.

86. Chilled in and around Picton

87. Haven’t heard from anyone re: sailing across the strait so have had to bite the bullet and get the Ferry across.

MASSIVE SHOUT OUT TO PICTON TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK FOR THEIR SUPPORT!! Thanks again Pete and Mel. It was so relaxing I could’ve happily just stayed on!

People, If you ever need a place to crash in Picton, stay here. The super friendly owners Peter and Mel will make you feel right at home. It’s a perfect location and they make great coffees for brekky too!

Body/Health:

Good

Outlook:

Love every day in Kaik.

Picton is a great place too, could happily live up this way.

Tune of the Day:

81. This Warriors Life Podcast Episode 3 & Purple Lamborghini – Skrillex

82. This Warriors Life Podcast Episode 4 & Killing in the name of – Rage Against the Machine

83. This Warriors Life Podcast Episode 5 & Betterman – Pearl Jam

84. This Warriors Life Podcast Episode 6 & Kingston Town – UB40

85. Fall to pieces – Velvet Revolver

86. Joker and the Thief – Wolfmother

87. Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

Day 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, & 87 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

12th April ‘19

Day:

80

Title:

South Island – CHECK ✅

KM Mark Start:

1702

Start Location:

Furneaux Lodge

KM Mark Finish:

1689

Finish Location:

Meretoto/Ship Cove then Picton then Kaikoura.

Actual KM Today:

14

Weather:

Sunny – turned to rain in the arvo.

General:

Departed Furneaux Lodge at 5:30am as I needed to be at Ships Cove before 9:30am to get the water taxi back to Picton and the estimated time frame for that stretch is between 4-5.5hrs.

First thing I noticed when I started were the stags roaring in each of the gullies. They were incredibly loud most of the morning. Made it to Ship Cove in good time and managed to fit in a good look around the Cook Memorials and a swim in the ocean to celebrate the end of my South Island journey! Really happy to have made it this far. A massive thank you to everyone that has helped along the way to make it all possible. To those that I have met along the way, it was an absolute pleasure, thanks for making the trail such an amazing place to be.

Body/Health:

All G.

Outlook:

Happy to have the SI under my belt but also a little gutted the SI is finished. Looking forward to seeing what surprises the NI has in store for me

Tune of the Day:

80. Cotton Fields – CCR

Day 80 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

April ‘19

Day:

80

Title:

So Close

KM Mark Start:

1714

Start Location:

Punga Cove in Camp Bay

KM Mark Finish:

1702

Finish Location:

Furneaux Lodge

Actual KM Today:

12

Weather:

Rained most of the day

General:

Woke up to really heavy rain, so took my time getting ready. Had eased a little before I set out. Pretty easy walking today, all on a 4WD track from Punga Cove (Camp Bay) to Furneaux Lodge near the Endeavour Inlet settlement. Again, some amazing locations that a few people are lucky enough to have holiday homes at & a few permanent residence scattered around too.

Body/Health:

Guuuud yaaaar, guuuud.

Outlook:

Can’t believe it’s the end (of the South Island) tomorrow.

Tune of the Day:

79. Hard Knock Life – Jay Z

Day 79 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

10th April ‘19

Day:

78

Title:

Dusty

KM Mark Start:

1736

Start Location:

Portage Bay

KM Mark Finish:

1714

Finish Location:

Punga Cove in Camp Bay

Actual KM Today:

24

Weather:

Overcast with the odd light shower

General:

Had a few beers more than I’d planned last night, courtesy of the cyclists. Felt a little dusty, slower and more fragile 😆 than a regular day but still really enjoyed the trail. Some beautiful coast line. Find myself wishing I had my dive gear with me, the water looks ideal. Punga Cove is a special place. I was told Harrison Ford was here a few days before I arrived…gutted I missed him!

Hot tub at Punga Cove was great for the muscles.

Body/Health:

Good-ish, will be better after a sleep

Outlook:

Rain tomorrow so will need to put my poncho on…all good though, I need a rinse.

Tune of the Day:

78. Between the lines – Beyond All Recognition

Day 78 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

9th April ‘19

Day:

77

Title:

Childhood Memories

KM Mark Start:

1753

Start Location:

Davies Bay Queen Charlotte Track

KM Mark Finish:

1736

Finish Location:

Portage Bay

Actual KM Today:

17

Weather:

Thick Sea Mist this morn, then Sunny

General:

All day walking the ridge line overlooking the incredible bays that all look so inviting. I could happily set up permanent camp in each of them. Was going to go to Black Rock Campsite but was intercepted by a group of enthusiastic cyclists that were really interested in the project and ‘insisted’ (with offers of chips and beer) I go back to Portage Bay with them. They were such a generous, fun and welcoming group. Also, wouldn’t allow me to pay for dinner or a drink all night. Again, really touched by the kiwi hospitality and willingness to help out when they hear the reasons behind the 3RY project. Thanks guys…I hope the remainder of your trip was as much fun as that night! Spent some time in these areas as a kid…the memories come flooding back.

Body/Health:

Great tonight, tomorrow may be a different story

Outlook:

Really enjoying the QCT

Tune of the Day:

77. What would you do – City High

Day 77 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

April ‘19

Day:

76

Title:

Final stretch begins

KM Mark Start:

1773

Start Location:

Havelock

KM Mark Finish:

1753

Finish Location:

Davies Bay Queen Charlotte Track

Actual KM Today:

22

Weather:

Overcast but fine

General:

Made the most of the scones & coffee before leaving havelock on the nearly-complete ‘Link Pathway’.

It’s a nice track that more or less runs parallel with the road between Anakiwa and Havelock (and soon, all the way to Picton)

Met two ladies who’d come away for a break to brainstorm business ideas! Great place for it. Felt tempted to join in.

Passed the outward bound camp in Anakiwa and saw them all being run through their paces. Looked like fun. Finally joined the Queen Charlotte Track and set up camp at Davies Bay. Nice spot looking out to the sea.

Body/Health:

Taking it easy on my legs at the moment.

Outlook:

Really looking forward to the Queen Charlotte Track.

Tune of the Day:

76. Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down

Day 76 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

7th April ‘19

Day:

75

Title:

Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World

KM Mark Start:

1773

Start Location:

Havelock

KM Mark Finish:

1773

Finish Location:

Havelock

Actual KM Today:

0

Weather:

Rain and cloudy

General:

Slept in, walked the Mainer about 50 times. Had a look around the art gallery and some other local attractions. Really nice display of some local fauna and flora in the DOC info centre that a local guy designed and built when they moved into the old museum.

Body/Health:

Good – legs a little sore.

Outlook:

Nice, relaxed.

Tune of the Day:

75. Ring of Fire – 1814 (Covers Album)

Day 75 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

6th April ‘19

Day:

74

Title:

Havelock, have mussels.

KM Mark Start:

1795

Start Location:

Kahikatea Flat Campsite @ Pelorus Bridge

KM Mark Finish:

1773

Finish Location:

Havelock

Actual KM today:

24

Weather:

Sunny, then heavy rain over night

General:

A nice walk around the circle loop at Pelorus Bridge, then followed the Pelorus River past the historic gold mining town of Canvastown to Havelock. Canvastown earned it’s name in the gold mining days when so many gold prospectors arrived in such a short time that the majority of the shelters were canvas tents. Havelock…Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World.

Body/Health:

Very good.

Outlook:

Looking forward to Queen Charlotte Sounds.

Tune of the Day:

74. Gin and Juice – The Gourds (Still love it Bazz)

Day 74 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

5th April ‘19

Day:

73

Title:

People and Pies

KM Mark Start:

1817

Start Location:

Captains Creek Hut

KM Mark Finish:

1795

Finish Location:

Kahikatea Flat Campsite @ Pelorus Bridge

Actual KM today:

25

Weather:

Sunny + Cool

General:

Last day walking out of the Richmond Forest Reserve area. Has been a blast, but pumped to have it behind me. The final part of the day was road walking out to Pelorus Bridge. The owners (John & Paula) of Kahikatea Flat Campsite @ Pelorus Bridge found out about the 3 Reasons Why Project and were super happy to help and sorted me out big time. I highly recommend a stop here if passing through. They have wicked pies, ice creams, coffee, cheese scones, date scones, chocolate brownies and smoothies…All tried and tested personally! Thanks again John and Paula.

Body/Health:

Ace

Outlook:

Looking forward to Queen Charlotte

Tune of the Day:

73. So True – The Black Seeds

Day 73 Images:

3RY Update Part:

8

Date:

4th April ‘19

Day:

72

Title:

Are we there yet?!

KM Mark Start:

1837

Start Location:

Browning Hut

KM Mark Finish:

1817

Finish Location:

Captains Creek Hut via Rocks Hut and Middy Hut

Actual KM today:

22

Weather:

Sunny + Cool

General:

Cracker day today. Downhill most of the way to Pelorus River. Loads of swimming holes again. Spotted another black morph fantail, a few baby goats and a large rainbow trout. Another swim in the river to end the day!

Body/Health:

Good! Tired.

Outlook:

Positive

Tune of the Day:

72. Sucker For Pain – Lil Wayne

Day 72 Images: