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Been brewing up some new trips at Scottish Express. Got a great idea for Kayaking the quiter eastern Tasman Bay Coastline which is called the “Coastal Express“. Rocky and Raw, with a few interspersed sandy refuges. I’ve got an idea to run a kayak pick up and drop off trip from Tahuna beach all the way up to French Pass. This will allow people to Kayak back to their cars and choose a bit of the coastline to explore each time I run this trip. Some great options for exploring and easy overnights here.

The other thing I’ve done is revitalised the “ Kahurangi Express” trip. Everybody knows that Weekends are far to short to get into the outdoors and half the time you spend more time packing and unpacking and driving rather than being out there.

Well I’m boosting a wee idea to get people motivated. Fri night drop offs at Flora Saddle and Sun arvo pick ups at the Cobb reservoir… that’ll give you loads of time to explore the wilderness on your backdoor

Last week we set out on an intrepid adventure with a grand group of people to ride the West Coast Wilderness Trail. The average age of the exuberant adventurers was 65!! They had a grand time and struck it lucky with some fantastic weather for their adventure. Super good times on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail. A great adventure with some interesting people!!

Cyclone Dovi shut down our 1st attempt to run this awesome adventure Weekend in Golden Bay. But we’ve secured accommodation on the West Coast of Golden Bay(included in package), and Kayak HQ are throwing the Kayak trailer into the mix so we are away!! Kaituna track ( or Mussel inn to Collingwood by foot via the coast) on Sat. Sunset on the West Coast at the Accom and then jump on Your Kayak, paddle board, packraft etc(BYO) and explore The tidal rivers of Whanganui Inlet or Lake Otuhie, before cruising back to Nelson. Lots of options for family friendly adventure here… Book here

Gudday Folks still got a few seats left on the Nydia track Epic. And as a wee yarn for those who associate “Epic” with the full heavy duty cycle on a washing machine. Please read on…

We’ve got a couple a people signed up for the “Epic” who have cunningly crafted another route option into the day which allow them to swim and eat icecream at Okiwi bay.

Ride the Goat hill track, down to Okiwi bay, skip the Archers track to lounge at Okiwi Bay, then get dropped off at the Opouri saddle a good 1 hour headstart before the other riders come through. All in all a brilliant day out that allows you to taste both the Icecream and the Nydia track in a relaxed style…. flexible adventuring at its prime with Scottish Express.