Paihia

Zero day at Paihia today. Took the ferry to Russell/Kororareka for breakfast at Hellhole Cafe. Smoked Kahawai pie - there's a blast from my past! Good it was too.
Russell was once known as the 'Hellhole of the Pacific' hence the name of the cafe. Apparently Kororareka means yummy little blue penguin. Didn't get to try one. Got wet in a rainstorm then headed back to Paihia. Shopping, laundry and planning the next few days.
Nick from Paihia kayaks advises the tide is no good for kayaking tomorrow so we are picking up our food drop then walking instead. Have worked out some slightly shorter days.Read more