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When the ruts of the Paddle Hill Creek 4WD track got too deep, we parked up as the other vehicle was starting to bottom out.
JETNZ:
Lovely lovely trail…The low terrace in the centre was the only climb facing us today. All 10 minutes of it!
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The bulk and weight of a loaded bike makes small hills just a little harder... [© Martin Shaw]
JETNZ:
Riding a heavy 20yr old steel bike with panniers containing essentials like red wine, bogs were a headache for Lois
JETNZ:
Back at bog stop, we saw a black dot and dust behind and thinking it was a 4WD, I hurried on to secure 3 bunks
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It was half an hour before the others turned up so I wandered around enjoying the last sunlight
JETNZ:
The "grot". Not the worst I've seen but could do with a new seat… (cracked and covered in bird droppings)
JETNZ:
Inside the hut. Firewood was scarce… and required some foraging. Mart won the prize for collecting the most wood
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DAY 2: Frosty start. While the others were reluctant to leave their warm sleeping bags, I was treated to this!
