Mimiwhangata to Sandy Bay

Took the route recommended to us by Justin from Oakura Bay. Across to the east coast and beach walk till you get to Rockell Rd then road walk to Whananaki. Tricky bit crossing maori land, but Justin is mates with the locals and arranged passage for us. All went well and no concrete waders for us today! The beach walk down that coast was an absolute highlight. Fantastic scenery and totally deserted till we got to the maori land at Rockell Rd.
Had planned to stop at Onerua Bay campground but felt OK so continued to Whananaki. Still felt OK so continued on another 8km to a freedom camping area at Sandy Bay. Freedom Camping, Yeah, Right. Stink little pocket handkerchief of sloping grass in a carpark. Since we already walked 25km this is where we stopped despite it being a rubbish camping spot.Leer más