Day 87 - Kawarau Bridge to Arrowtown

Tent dismantled, packs filled, and down to the road for a 25k day.

Once we reached Gibbston and a winery area we were able to follow a cycle trail for much of the way to Arrowtown. 

The main feature on the way was the Kawarau suspension bridge, which had bungy jumping in progress. We stayed to watch someone leap from the platform, bouncy a few times and then get lowered into an inflatable boat on the river.

The Arrowtown hills were ablaze with colourful trees. We booked a tent spot at the Holiday Park and wandered to town for a meal. Who should we meet there? Craig Smith - author of the Wonkey Donkey. Great to have a chat with him and get a photo.

The morning pack up.

Karl is standing in the distance.

A white water point in the gorge.

River view from Gibbston to Arrowtown cycle trail.

Suspension bridge.

Vehicle bridge.

Hills above Arrowtown.

Meeting Craig Smith - The Wonkey Donkey author.