Riding the Frankton trail – 23 January 2021

 


As we were unexpectedly staying a bit longer in Queenstown, we decided that we might as well experience the  cycle trails.  There is one that goes from where we are staying in Frankton to Kelvin Heights.  This required us to retrieve some of our cycling gear from the car as we had not taken it out, optimistically hoping the car repair would be simple.

 

On the way back from the garage we spotted a Farmers’ Market called the Remarkables Market.  Not surprising it would be located there, as the Remarkables rear up behind the market and we also have a view of it outside our window.

 

We both had a lovely time browsing the market purchasing vegetables, cherries and nectarines, chutneys, jams and cheese.  It is so good we have a small and almost adequate kitchen in our apartment room. We also lapped up the sun and enjoyed some Vietnamese cooking.

 

The track from Frankton to Kelvin Peninsular was quite different to what we expected, which was a sealed relatively flat track. Instead, it was a gravel track that was quite bumpy making it  interesting and providing  a reasonable workout. 

 

We stopped for a while at a little bay near at the peninsular to enjoy watching all the water sports including skiers who had varying levels of competence.  It was a great spot for a family day out with some merely enjoying cooling off in the water.

Water sports area

 


There were some interesting sculptures around the end of the peninsular,  some of which I think were  Thar (a type of goat) and a photograph was taken there with a cute little girl very much wanting to be part of the picture.  There was a further track at the end of the Peninsular that went up to Jack’s Point but that was for advanced riders which we are not.

 

We retraced our steps and then went on a bit further to Altitude Brewery where we enjoyed a beer at a funky little café and gazed out onto the Frankton Arm as the sun faded.  Yes - there are definitely worse places in New Zealand in which to be stuck!  

Altitude Brewing


 

Comments

  1. Susan26 January 2021 at 19:37

    What an adventure you’re both having. Loving the blog! Enjoy and love to you both

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  2. Susan26 January 2021 at 19:41

    What an adventure you’re both having!!! Loving the blog. Enjoy and love to you both

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