Ketu Bay Hike

Today's challenge was to hike to the highest point around Ketu Bay - 417m above sea level. After Vela had finished with her meetings, we both launched the dinghy and headed ashore. We'd had a tip off from a friend about an awesome hike that started from the beach.

We made our way up the nicely formed, gently sloping track. We walked through thick manuka trees, past a number of beehives, and even startled some 4 legged wildlife. The track eventually opened up into scrub land and we had some already pretty awesome views of Ketu Bay and the surrounding waterways.

Nathan decided this wasn't enough so we continued up what became a very steep track. Both of us were struggling by this point with the heat and a lack of walking fitness. We soldiered on and eventually made it to the top where we had some amazing views north, even able to see part of the North Island (Paraparaumu we believe).

On our way back down, Vela got her drone out and we took some footage before heading back to the beach. Once back on board the boat, Vela was pooped so she instructed Nathan in how to make the Korean rice dish she was craving. By all accounts it didn't turn out too bad either!Read more