We had hoped to use our return journey to Auckland to take in Hawkes Bay, Coromandel peninsula and Northlands. However there were some really bad gales caused by a cyclone that hit NZ in January. This caused problems to all three of these areas so we missed out Hawkes Bay but did take in Coromandel as it sounded like there would be some bits to do there.
On the way to the peninsula we stopped in a few places. I liked this mural in Katikati. How many actual people are stood looking at the mural?
We camped in Whangapoua. It was away from the main highway loop with another lovely beach and beautiful clear views of the Milky Way that we watched laid on the beach.
We dug holes in the sand at Hot Water Beach and enjoyed the super hot geothermal waters. No photos!
Karangahake Gorge between Waihi and Paeroa had lots of different walks. We walked along the old train track and looked round some old buildings.
We’ve now got one week left in NZ which we are going to spend in Auckland. We sold the van to the Wellington guys who are going to pick it up in Auckland so we will be back into a hire car for some catching up with family and friends and some last treats in Auckland.
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