Wellington Coast

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On a calm, sunny day, nothing is more beautiful than the south coast of Wellington.  One can see the South Island's snowcapped mountains, the Cook Strait ferries, and the seals basking under the sun near Red Rocks.

What's more, all these are within 15 km from the City centre!

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From time to time, the CCVC organise clean up trips to the South Coast to help remove rubbish that disgusting litter bugs had left behind.  Among the rubbish  collected, there were a number of car tyres, car batteries and even a ten-dollar note!

As usual, the boys took the long route to the destination via the Tip Track (a popular downhill ride for mountain bikers - record is less than 7 minutes!)  Here're some of the shots taken on the trip, as well as some taken on an earlier trip.

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Drivers' briefing

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Near the top of the Tip Track

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Sheer cliff on one side but magnificient views

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The colour of the seals blends in with the rock

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How many seals can you spot? (hint - more than what your hands can handle)

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Passengers - time to unload some weight or get the shovel out!

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Would ours be next to get stuck?

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Survived the big dip

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Ready?  It's play time so let's head for the bog like a pig!

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Use your imagination for the airborne wheels that followed!

 

 

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