Coromandel

We drove up the West coast of the Coromandel. A windy road hugged the sparkling blue ocean. It was low tide, so a bit of beach was exposed. But at high tide, the waves would be lapping against the rocks just below the road.

We struggled looking for campsites. Because of how popular Coromandel is among locals, everything is pricier. Freedom campers aren't appreciated, except on far-out beaches. So we caught a few great lookouts and hurried along.

Instead of driving all the way around the peninsula, we decided to take the pass that cut straight across to the East side of the Coromandel. Along the way was a Kauri trees walk for anyone who didn't have the time for Northland. We decided to stop in at Waiau Falls. Very nice!

We made our way down the other side of the pass. Here we found a good campsite that would be a perfect starting point for our two activities the next day.Read more