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- Day 1
- Friday, June 5, 2020 at 3:53 PM
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
New ZealandWaipapakara Stream36°38’5” S 174°33’4” E
Where's all the cafes gone? We hungry.
June 5, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Our fave one, all the truckies stop at in Te Hana is closed. Oh well, we'll try Kaiwaka. .
Yeah the German one on left where all the coaches used to stop was just closing at 4pm. They let us orderRead more
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- Day 2
- Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 4:27 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- New ZealandMahora35°57’13” S 173°45’37” E
Matakohe to Baylys Beach
June 6, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Woke to my first lamb outside kitchen window. Just missing a daffodil for perfect shot. Sadly we were the only people in campground. Come on kiwis, get out there everyone and see your backyard.
OntoRead more
You look suitably rested after your long drive. Hope you enjoyed yourdrinkies. Tina not all us kiwis are able to do what you guys do. [from Teresa]
Wrong there Teresa - we women can do anything! So deserted up there Tina, but lovely photo of the lambs. Nice weather too. Yes, where are all the kiwis? I was looking at a couple of nights in the Grand Millenium today, funny you should have said that. Love, Mom xxxx [Mom]
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- Day 3
- Sunday, June 7, 2020
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- New ZealandKaihu35°46’23” S 173°41’57” E
Visit Janet at Kaihu. Highly recommend!
June 7, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Little power nap after golf then we off.
Left Baylys Beach and drive north. Stopped at Kai Iwi Lakes just for a look. No getting out here cause there is kiwi. No doggies allowed. Arrived at Janets,Read more
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- Day 4
- Monday, June 8, 2020 at 8:34 PM
- 🌙 10 °C
- Altitude: 43 m
- New ZealandRawene35°24’12” S 173°30’9” E
Rawene arrive at sunset.
June 8, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
BEAUTIFUL green pasture, views of ocean. Late leaving Janets. Dragged ourselves away finally, very windy drive 24kms through Waipoua Forrest. Decided not to stop in Omapere except for routineRead more
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- New ZealandRawene35°24’23” S 173°30’4” E
Rawene Vehicle Ferry
June 9, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Busy ferry, mostly locals. Saves a two hour trip around long way to the north. Ferry arrives at Kohukohu.
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 5:52 PM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- New ZealandWairoa Stream35°9’35” S 173°9’47” E
Ahipara through the Herekino gorge
June 9, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
What a stunning day. There's nobody out here doing it. Except Rawene, ferry crossing was full. Coffee at The Boatshed, gorgeous drive through the gorge. It's so green up here. LOVING Ahipara.Read more
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 5:57 PM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- New ZealandWairoa Stream35°9’35” S 173°9’47” E
90 mile beach jaunt sunset with dogs
June 9, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Very friendly people, walked down from campground with the dogs and Paige young girl from next door very nice motorhome, travelling with her Nana. She's having chemo and awaiting surgery, but did thisRead more
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 12:48 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- New ZealandWairoa Stream35°9’35” S 173°9’47” E
Ahipara campground. Our new favourite
June 10, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Sub tropical paradise. Huge place lush gardens. X3 neighbours left this am. Now we all by ourselves, huge paddock. You can hear the ocean on 90 mile beach only 5 minute walk. Def be back. Gary in hisRead more
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- Day 7
- Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 4:07 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- New ZealandTokoroa Island34°49’31” S 173°8’45” E
Houhora. Houhora Harbour Campground
June 11, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Stopped at Kaitaia Warehouse and Pak n Save fur supplies. Checked out Pukenui Campground but preferred this one a stone's throw. Stayed here as a kid a hundred years ago. And the A-frame chalets onRead more
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- Day 8
- Friday, June 12, 2020
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 242 m
- New ZealandWhakapaku Stream35°13’56” S 173°40’43” E
We're here! Tokerau Beach
June 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Hi guys, we missed you. So good to see you Jenny and Larry. So much has changed since we last here. Can see you've been working hard. The boys are out fishing. Gary has a new toy, needs a bit moreRead more
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- Day 11
- Monday, June 15, 2020 at 3:43 PM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- New ZealandParakerake Bay34°52’30” S 173°22’31” E
We'll miss you both. Leaving tomorrow.
June 15, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Had a most enjoyable time in Tokerau Beach with Jenny and Larry. Best all time outside shower EVA. Good food, weather and fishing and fun. Took dogs down beach, I sat on back of quad bike on top of aRead more
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- Day 12
- Tuesday, June 16, 2020
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 78 m
- New ZealandSaint Pauls35°2’54” S 173°44’47” E
Whangaroa, visit to Tony.
June 16, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Fish, fish and more fish. Brief but great to catch up. Long overslept covid haircut for Tony. Boy did he need it. Thanks Tony, see you next time.
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 64 m
- New ZealandWaipapa35°12’29” S 173°55’7” E
Brunch at Tee Tree cafe Waipapa
June 17, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Left Whangaroa, who else hates that low hanging pohutukawa jutting over the road.
Brunch at Tee Tree Cafe. Best food on planet and dogs can roam round the garden. Used to be called Marty's golf cafe.Read more
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- Day 14
- Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 12:39 PM
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: 243 m
- New ZealandOkaihau35°19’35” S 173°45’28” E
Okaihau
June 18, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Overnight stay, with Kay and Neil. Eating far too much this trip. Tonight curried pheasant and duck. Delish broccoli and cream cheese soup. New bus in driveway looking spic and span. Rainy day, insideRead more
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- Day 14
- Thursday, June 18, 2020
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- New ZealandWaimangaroa Point35°18’47” S 174°6’45” E
Opua visit to Paul Hill and Yoga.
June 18, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
WOW, what a spot. Up in the tree tops with a stunning view Opua harbour. Thanks Paul for an awesome dinner and great company. Slept like a log, then Kay picked me up for yoga. What a treat. GirlyRead more
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- Day 15
- Friday, June 19, 2020
- 🌧 12 °C
- Altitude: 140 m
- New ZealandOnekura35°24’21” S 174°9’28” E
All about Leroy. Wendy & Grant great fun
June 19, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Short stay, lovely evening. Shoukd have taken a photo of that rib eye fillet!
Good fun playing cards. Leroy was the star of the show.
I had a walk with dogs, down the race on the most beautiful NorthRead more
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- Day 16
- Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 76 m
- New ZealandHelensville36°37’54” S 174°34’56” E
Home, a day early.
June 20, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Rain setting in. Homeward bound straight through.
Has anyone had a pie at Te Hana, the big cafe where all the truckies stop opposite the Te Reo tourist outfit.
Seriously, to die for.
Unpacking, andRead more
Well, that's not a very good start is it? We did well with snapper and chips and coleslaw - and dessert, all 100% home made! [Love from Mom xxx]
TravelerSounds yum Mom