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.
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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...
Tear drops and rain drops
Day 12 Waihau Bay – Te Araroa Tear drops Today was a tough day, not necessarily physically, although the 55kms included steep climbs and occasional...
Taking it easy on this New Zealand cycling tour
Day 11 Maraehako - Waihau Reluctantly we moved on from Maraehako today, but not far, only about 25kms. We are definitely taking it easy on this New...
Our new happy place
Day 9 & 10 Te Kaha - Maraehako Bay It was a short, scenic ride today, about 16kms from Te Kaha to the Maraehako camping ground - our new happy...
Life is a rollercoaster
Day 8 Opape – Te Kaha We all have our ups and downs in life, and this year has certainly been testament to that for us, but if ever there was a...
Day seven New Zealand cycling tour
O here we go again! Ohope – Opotiki – Opape A really solid day of riding today clocking up another 55kms. The majority was on State Highway 35 which...
Day six New Zealand cycling tour
Short and sweet: Matata - Whakatane - Ohope At only 23kms, today’s ride is our shortest to date. All thanks to Dawn for loading us in the car and...
Fully loaded – whats in our bags?
What's in the bag? For those of you who know us well you may have heard us recount the story "What's in the bag?" from our campervan road trip in...
Day four & five New Zealand cycle tour
Cycling tour: Hikutaia - Katikati Friends in high places As if it wasn’t enough that Ian & Natalie’s place near Hikutaia was perched high up on...
Day three New Zealand cycling tour
Cycling tour: Miranda - Hikutaia We realise it is only day three of our first ever cycling tour, and the fantastic summer weather is in our favour,...
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