Hokitika to Kumara

On the highway, the distance between Hokitika and Kumara is only 20km. However the West Coast Wilderness Trail took us inland today, for a total of 73km. We could have spread it over two days, but Kumara is humming with activity due to the Coast to Coast race happening today and tomorrow (more on that tomorrow!). This trail truly lives up to its name. Here are some pictures from today. Not sure if they will post properly, but they are:
-curious roadside cow who was watching us adjust the seat heights on our bikes
-weka bird, a flightless bird that looks a little like a kiwi but walks like a chicken
-video of Neil crossing the stream (luckily we did not have to circle back and take the high water detour)
-one of a few signs warning us not to veer off the path due to mine shafts
-our well-deserved lamb dinner, with an apple cider and a "kiwi green" (midori, run, lime, apple juice & sprite)