Bream Head & Ruakaka

800m + of elevation today - most of which came in the first 2kms - but it was so worth it for the incredibly clear views from the Bream Head lookouts. The way down was perhaps even more brutal - dropping all that height on small wooden steps in a similar window - but the image of Whangerei Heads (and the promise of fish and chips) afterwards made it all worthwhile. Met back up with Matt, Jennie and Frits for food, and we took a boat ride with Blair across the bay to carry on our way. Then it was just a few kms down the highway to Ruakaka shops (helped by a ride from a friendly passer by) and another 4kms to the Holiday Park. Here we saw Olli and Heiko again - enjoying a zero day - as well as Astrid, Billy and Alan (Aus). We also met the amazing Henwood family (NZ) - who are walking the whole TA with their 9 and 12 year old. Massive admiration for this feat, especially as I think it was a battle for mum and dad to get Annabelle and I out for a half hour stroll with the dog at this age.Read more