The Wairarapa Wander
The Wairarapa Wander takes in some of the best country road and gravel riding in the lower North Island of New Zealand. Joining together bike paths, country roads, wineries and country pubs. Ridden over four days in late May, it was great chance for mates to catch up and see an underrated part of the North Island.
The Route
Day 1: Wellington to Gladstone. A run out the cycleway through Petone to the coast road, and a quick run around the coast and inland to Gladstone
Day 2: Gladstone to Gladstone via Castlepoint. Quiet country roads and some great climbing
Day 3: Gladstone to Ngawi. Martinborough for breakfast and then out to the White Cliffs and around the coast to Ngawi
Day 4: Ngawi to Wellington. Over the Rimutaka Cycleway and then back to Wellington!