• Helen LaingMaking travel memoriesTraveler
    Apple trees
    Ruahine, Kaweka and Maungaharuru rangesTe Mata ParkA tad too steep and paths very narrowGreat views though of path belowGreat views below of Haveloc North

    Hawkes Bay Drive

    March 8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    John took us a lovely drive through the countryside around Hawkes Bay. Abundant fields of fruit trees, mainly apple and equally of grape vines in this famous wine region. We drove up to Te Mata Peak to do one of the shorter waymarked walks. However, we thought against it after setting out, as the drops were rather frightening. None of us had proper walking shoes on.Read more