• Vicki CalkinNorthland April 2025Traveler
    1Many lollies have been purchased here over the years!Looking down to boat launching bay at LeighSpot the nesting birdSad sight! Our trusty kayak out of action due to sea swell

    Sandspit to Dargaville

    April 20, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    On our way out of Warkworth, visited Sandspit Holiday Camp. Great to see they carry on the tradition of social club run events, e.g. Easter Egg Hunt
    Drove to Leigh and looked out at Goat Island. Unfortunately due to sea swells our see through kayak trip was cancelled, so no paddling around admiring the marine reserve BUMMER
    On the plus side, had extra time so popped into Mangawhai and had coffee and scones with the Salmond-Chong crew. Forgot to take photo though. Damn it!
    Driving into Dargaville at dusk, it was all go with the river alongside, sunsetting, and ethereal peat fire smoke    Read more