We started early, with no idea what to expect. We couldn’t really cycle the 3km down the stream to 90 mile beach. It was a mix but mostly walking. There was too many soft parts that made it too difficult. Once we reached the beach we were feeling tired already.

We took it at 2km at a time taking a quick couple of minute break then carrying on. The sand is pretty good. A bit hard in places but for the most part similar to a gravel road.

Once we were getting closer to the bluff I started getting over it. We really need water and food. We have been trying to ration the water we have. I really hope there is water once we get there.

A car drives past us. When we get to the edge of the Bluff we just make it past in about a foot of water. The tide is coming in pretty fast. Somewhere on this side there is a camp. Thank goodness for maps it made it easy to locate. Only 23km today but I am glad to have the afternoon to chill. Tomorrow will be closer to 50km.

The campground is in need of love. The water has run out so the toilets have been used with no flushing. I am not sure if the iwi know but it is pretty rank. Luckily there is a shelter where the rainwater from the roof is collected. We filter it all just in case. I check out both big tanks which a totally empty. There is a spot to wash dishes and fillet fish. We get hydrated before we can do much else. I get the tent set up while Rowan filters water. Just as I finished the rain begins. Good timing. the rest of the day is off and on again showers. Once our water bottles are all full we have a bottle wash ourselves. Very cool but refreshing.

I potter for the rest of the afternoon and decide it is worthwhile giving the bikes a quick rinse. I know they need a full clean tomorrow but it is nice to get some sand off. We eat dinner/lunch at 3pm. We plan to be asleep not long after dark. High tide is 2pm tomorrow so we have a bit more time on our hands for cycling. But to make sure we make it all the way we must move early.