Marsden Cove
August 10, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Drive up State highway 1 for a change through Dome Valley, saw all the roadworks. New motorway from Puhoi to Warkworth will be completed sometime next year.
Arrived about 3pm at Phil's beautifulRead more
Wendy and Grant Kawakawa
August 11, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Lazy start, dogs sleeping in.
Stopped for lunch at The Crazy Frog Cafe north of Hikurangi. Lovely night with the Rears and doggies. Great spag bol for dinner. Crazy dog Leroy, man he's got someRead more
Next stop Opua, Paul and Lee
August 12, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Lovely visit to Paul and Lee. We were last here a year ago. Great roast chicken dinner and individual apple and rhubarb pies. Aren't we spoilt. A fun night catching up. In the morning Lee and I wentRead more
Paihia & Whangaroa
August 13, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Drove to Paihia, walk on the beach and new UGG boots for Gary.
Onwards to Whangaroa to Tony. I hate that pohutukawa tree hanging across the road, I always think we are going to hit it. Fish and chipsRead more
Tokerau Beach Larry & Jenny
August 15, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Wow, big changes up here. Fishing in the morning. Omgosh.... dinner, a Blue cod, John Dory and a huge snapper. 👌 perfect.
Great day relaxing. Beautiful day in winterless north.
Lovely to spendRead more
Karikari Beach and Carrington Estate
August 16, 2021 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Great day out tiki touring, Karikari Beach is gorgeous, a new one for us. No one else there. Matai Bay and platter at Carrington, I had a yum sangria. 😋




































