Welcome to the Schindlers on Tour Blog
The posts on here are our own real life experiences, nothing more, nothing less. They’re our memory bank to look back on when we’re old and weary! We would love it if some of them inspire you to make memories of your own.
Our Latest Blog Posts
Big wheels keep on turning
Big wheels keep on turning After a night in Picton at the Top 10 Holiday Park (NZ$44) it was back in the saddle again. Time to get the big wheels...
Windswept in Wellington
Windswept in Wellington What else would we be except windswept in Wellington, New Zealand's windy city! It was a quick stop in Wellington last night...
Christmas & Kiwi kindness
Christmas & Kiwi kindness Christmas has been and gone for another year and we were blessed with a couple of beautiful days in the Napier...
Now we’re in Napier – the art deco capital of New Zealand
Mahia - Napier The art deco capital of New Zealand As if by magic we have arrived in Napier (the art deco capital of New Zealand) this evening, and...
Oh Mahia a change of plan
Oh Mahia a change of plan Not perfect weather this morning, but safe enough to get back in the saddle for the planned 40km flat ride to Wairoa,...
Hills, headwinds and hot pools
Hills, headwinds and hot pools The "red sky at night is a shepherds delight" saying didn’t really ring true this morning as we woke up to a very...
Grumpy in Gizzy
Grumpy in Gizzy You know you’re back in civilisation when instead of waking up to the warmth and light of the rising sun, the early and rather...
Our stay in Tolaga Bay in pics
Our stay in Tolaga Bay Our stay in Tolaga Bay was only one night, but thoroughly enjoyable, and it gave us the chance to get the drone out again.
Day 18 New Zealand cycling tour
Anaura Bay - Tolaga Bay We think it is day 18 of this New Zealand cycling tour! Reluctantly we had to move on from Anaura Bay this morning as we...
Pitch perfect at Anaura Bay
Pitch perfect at Anaura Bay Yesterday we pitched up at what might be the most beautiful campsite we’ve ever had the pleasure of camping at. Put...
Chip and Dip
Day 14 Te Araroa - Tokomaru Bay Sadly it is not the indulgent chip and dip pre-dinner snack you’re thinking of, but the condition of the roads...
Hitch hiking out East
Hitch hiking out East If you think biking is a slow way to travel, then try hitch hiking! We’ve both done our fair share of hitch hiking over the...
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