GC2YY5C Cycle by the see (Auckland) (Traditional Cache) in North Island, New Zealand created by stu4

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A cache by stu4 Message this owner

Hidden : 6/25/2011

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A nice easy cache along the north western cycle way.

The North-Western cycle route is approximately nine kilometres long and follows the general alignment of the North-Western motorway, running from central Auckland to Waterview, and forming a vital link from Waterview to the Te Atatu cycleway. Commuters and recreational cyclists can now enjoy cycling into the city or out west along a direct and continuous cycle route.This existing cycleway following the northwestern motorway was recently completed with a section behind high walls at Kingsland.

It's good cycling without having to leave town - interesting, fun and well signposted. There are more riders on it than other cycleways - but not many more.

From Upper Queen St you zoom beside Don McKinnon Drive past warehouses and peeks of bohemian city living, Newton gully's dramatic cityscape.

Below the motorway, the noise is surprisingly muffled. At St Lukes Rd Extension, you can turn off for the Zoo, Motat or Western Springs Park. The path skirts Chamberlain Park Golf Course before crossing Carrington Rd to Unitec gardens.

Look for specially designed cycle traffic crossing signals at Newton Rd and St Lukes Rd: park your bike on the diamond pavement marking to activate.

It takes about 25 easy minutes to ride from the city to Point Chevalier (there is also access to the cycleway from Kingsland).

Riding on to Te Atatu beside the motorway takes about the same time again. At high tide the water is beside you. Mudflats, coastal plants and mangroves provide a rich landscape. A couple of hills get the heart pumping and provide a bit of a thrill, but mostly it is flat easy riding. With your return trip, this may be enough of an outing. Or you may decide to extend your ride to Henderson's cycleways.

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