Peninsula AdventureToken Run

We entered the Peninsula via Birdlings Flat and over the causeway. This location was set as an AdventureToken years ago (view it on the AdventureToken map). In recent times, the old gravel causeway was replaced with a bridge. As some will have experienced, it has the reputation for catching riders off-guard with the deep, loose beach stones.

The weather was certainly on our side, warm with blue skies

This was the first overnight run with the new custom-made luggage on the KTM 350

Looking out over Kaitorete Spit

Picking up altitude along Bossu Road and getting some fairly impressive backdrops

We shot down to Magnet Bay so Jessie could claim the Magnet Bay AdventureToken - view this on the AdventureToken map

Soon after, we shot over to the next bay to claim the Boaz Rock Stack AdventureToken

We set this AdventureToken at Bossu Bluffs. An impressive rock formation that can be seen from numerous angles in the area

Not far from Bossu Bluffs this AdventureToken was set looking out over Lukas Peak - view this on the AdventureToken map

Devils Gap

This was definitely one of the best views of the trip. The snow laced mountains of the Main Divide, the ocean to the left and Lake Ellesmere to the right is an impressive sight! View this Token on the AdventureToken map

Nearing Akaroa, close to our accommodation for the night, this AdventureToken was set at the Kaik

The Airbnb place we booked was great. Super comfy, a good fire and a deck with great views over the harbour. This was our base for two nights as we set AdventureTokens in the area during the days

The deck overlooking the harbour

The Peninsula AdventureToken set couldn't be considered complete without the historic lighthouse - view this on the AdventureToken map

It was then off to Akaroa Head, another AdventureToken, and the original location of the Akaroa Lighthouse where the lighthouse keeper used to live

Akaroa Head

Shooting up and over into Flea Bay

Flea Bay

Heading out towards the northern bays and claiming the Le Bons Bay Lookout AdventureToken

Le Bons Bay

I was pretty stoked to set Goat Rock as an AdventureToken. It's a really cool little rock formation

Lunch on the beach at Okains Bay

Okains Bay. Both the KTM 500 and the KTM 350 are testing the new custom-made luggage

While there is already an AdventureToken set in Okains Bay, and AdventureTokens are not normally set too close to one another, the Okains River Walking Bridge is pretty cool so it was set as a 5 pointer

Here is an AdventureToken that has some history behind the area it is located - the Post Office in Chorlton. Most notably was the settlement rivalry between the residents of Chorlton and the residents of Little Akaloa. In fact, things became so heated, Little Akaloa’s Hotel named the Pig and Whistle, was burned down three times!

Dropping down to Little Akaloa, the little wharf was set as a new AdventureToken

From Little Akaloa, the dead end Decanter Bay Road leads over into two great little bays - Decanter Bay and Menzies Bay. Two AdventureTokens were set here, this one is the Decanter Bay Rock Stacks

...and at the end of the road, Menzies Bay Lookout, which you can see on the AdventureToken map

Time ran away on us and not as much ground was covered to set all the AdventureTokens planned. Banks Peninsula has a lot to offer adventure riders and it is very easy for time to slip away as you are poking your nose down the numerous roads and bays. This is not a bad thing, quite the opposite, as it means another trip has to be planned to set the remaining AdventureTokens :)

This was the last AdventureToken set on the trip as we made our way back home – Cantons Bay