Tuesday 16 November, Hanmer SpringsWe meet the cycling group in Christchurch, where our guide leads us around a flat (=hilly) route to test us and the bikes before we make off to cycle near Hanmer Springs. Not being a hot pools type, I opt for the pub - Jollie Jack's Bar - and a bottle of Moa Weka. This in honour of our trip, the Weka cycling tour by Activ
e New Zealand. The Moa Brewery is in Blenheim, which we passed on the train. Also a half of Speight's Old Dark Ale, a great South Island brew. Then a very good dinner with the group. Score: Trip days 12 Beers drunk 17
e New Zealand. The Moa Brewery is in Blenheim, which we passed on the train. Also a half of Speight's Old Dark Ale, a great South Island brew. Then a very good dinner with the group. Score: Trip days 12 Beers drunk 17Wednesday 17 November, Murchison
We cycle over two mountain passes to gold mining town of Murchison, fording several rivers on the way. Barbecue under stars, after bottle of Paddy Sw
eeney's Good Bastards (4% dark ale), and a handle, a smaller measure than a pint, but bigger than a half, of the West Coast Brewery's Green Fern organic lager (5%), both ace. Brilliant pub-cum-restaurant. Great local beers. Score: Trip days 13 Beers drunk 19
eeney's Good Bastards (4% dark ale), and a handle, a smaller measure than a pint, but bigger than a half, of the West Coast Brewery's Green Fern organic lager (5%), both ace. Brilliant pub-cum-restaurant. Great local beers. Score: Trip days 13 Beers drunk 19
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