North NZ
Hello everyone.
Apologies for the lack of decent updates. The internet in this part of the world is either very slow, very expensive, or both!
After collecting the Batmobile we headed to a small campsite at Waiwera.
Our pitch was right on the beach. A pretty cool way to start the trip.
Over the next few days we headed north to Cape Reinga via Whangarei and the Bay of Islands.
The Bay of Islands is one of NZ’s most popular destinations for Kiwi’s and the stunning beaches and coves lived up to expectations.
Unfortunately Rachels leg was a bit manky, following the Fijian insect bite, so we didn’t do much except take in the views, which was no bad thing.
You will be pleased to know she is on the mend, after a course of antibiotics.
At Cape Reinga, the top of NZ, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, we soaked up the Vista.
Just down the road we stopped for a walk on 90 Mile beach, which apparently is only actually 60 miles or so long. Hope you like the pictures.
We drove back down south via the Kauri Coast. You thought you’d seen enough snaps of big trees from our USA posts – well, apologies, but here is just one more.
On our second brief visit to Auckland we took a trip up the Skytower – the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. Enjoyed some caffeine and more views.
We have also visited the Coromandel Peninsula and are currently in Roturua but we will save that for the next post as we have no photos uploaded yet.
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Enough of the photo’s of beaches, trees and general gorgeous countryside – I wanna see a picture of Rachel’s manky leg!!!! Heheee!!
Anyway, sounds like you guys are still having a brilliant time! Keep the updates coming.
Miss you lots, Ria and Tom, xxx
Ha guys,
How bad is the main highway ‘dust track’ up to Cape Reinga? Thats the one Al nearly got overtaken by a coach on!
Roturua stinks lol! Probably worse than your arse Matt….nah!!!!
Keep enjoying
Glad to hear that Rachel’s leg is getting better. Just the Penicillin or did you go to the doc’s? New Zealand looks pretty special so keep the photos coming. Volcanic pools and things like that in Rotorua, so it’s not surprising the place stinks.
The Van looks cool, hope it’s not too tight a squeeze!
Enjoy and keep safe. Mum & Dad D
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