Day 65, Paekakariki to Porirua
It absolutely poured with rain last night and there were strong winds as well and it was still bad when I woke up.
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| Heading for the beach |
The forecast was for it to improve later so I thought that a late start and shortish day would probably work so I booked into a hostel at Plimmerton .
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| Esplanade walk |
It suddenly stopped raining at about 7am and shortly after there was even a glimmer of sun so it wasn't a late start after all.
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| Perching Parrot cafe |
Down to the beach and a walk along the esplanade to the centre of the town and a good cafe for a bit of extra sustenance before tackling the Escarpment Track.
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| Painted building |
The road, railway and track start off together until the track starts climbing up the hill leaving the road and rail far below.
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| Road, rail and path |
I tried to count the number of steps that had been made, but failed, there are definitely well over one thousand.
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| Start of the steps up |
Two excellent suspension bridges as well to cross deep valleys with great views of the sea, road and rail below.
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| Bridge number one |
The weather stayed good and the cloud, although low, was always above the track. Definitely one of the highlights of the walk.
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| Road and rail below |
All too soon the Escarpment Track descended to Pukerua where after a pie and more coffee the walk is on a cycle track that follows the main road, close but mostly not in sight.
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| Cycleway beside the road |
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| Flooded footpath, the only sign of last night's rain |
Because I started earlier than planned l also arrived in Plimmerton early. The next place that I had to get to was Porirua and as it is also on the railway line I decided to walk on to there and get the train back to Plimmerton.
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| The costal walk |
The plan to get the train back tomorrow isn't going to work as there are bus replacements for the weekend but I'm sure it will be ok.
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| Porirua |
A beautiful short coast walk out to the hostel where I had a room to myself. Showered and polished I went to the boat club for a few extra calories before dinner.
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| Walk round to the hostel |
I could have eaten there as well but I wanted to reduce my pack weight!
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| Boat Club |
25k walked today.
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| Dot is where I'm staying tonight |
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