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June 5, 2020
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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 order toasted sandwiches with 2 mins to spare.
Raining now. It's off and on.Read 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]
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TravelerSounds yum Mom
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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.
Onto Glinks Gully steep road down to windswept coast beach complete with land yachts. Beautifully green pasture up here good to see. Settled in for the night at North Wairoa Golf Club Baylys Beach. Gary will play in morning. Just going into clubhouse for a drink. That's what you do isn't it?Read 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]
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TravelerI know, we very lucky. Xxx
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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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TravelerI say JUST DO IT. xxx
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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, easy to find. Met delightful moko Ava. Thanks for a great night, lovely home cooked dinner, catch up and quiet sleep. We heard the possums and morepork.Read more
Do the dogs play golf as well? What is their excuse for sleeping during the day? Fancy missing out on all that stunning scenery, wake up doggies and get outside!! [Mom]
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Traveler Lazy things.
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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 routine ablutions at the local dump station or Opononi, except for photos but straight through to Rawene. Arrived just on sunset. Tucked in now and we go to Level one at midnight. Party!!Read more
I really, really love that shot of the footprints in the sand. Reminds me of that script that was so popular years ago. xxxx [Mom]
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TravelerThanks Mom
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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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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. Campground is astounding. Doesn't get any better than this. We have decided to stay another night. Gary has found Ninety Mile Beach Links golf course right next door. He can walk in morning.Read more
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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 this cool cartwheel for us! Ahipara is very beginning if 90 mile beach. Paige and Nana are doing the coach trip up beach in am.Read more
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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 his happy place playing golf next door.Read more
Leave those magic mushrooms alone. Stick to the mushy peas. 🤗👍🏻🌹 [Teresa]
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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 on the turn off. Run down now.Read more
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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 more work darling. Let's hope they bring back the bacon on Larry's boat. Stand a bit more chance I think. Gorgeous day.Read more
Stick to your knitting Gary!! [Momxxxxx]
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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 a dog bed. Won't forget that in a hurry.Read more
Doggie Bike....glad you both having FUN!! see you soon...... [trevor collins]
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Time to go home, time to go home....... See ya xxxx [Mom]
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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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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. Has a driving range attached, but no time for that today.Read more
Brunch looks good! Hanging tree not so much. Stay safe. xxxx [Mom]
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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, inside playing new card game 99. Hi little Zoe.Read more
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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. Girly morning on Paihia and lunch.Read more
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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 North Island dairy farm. Thank you. Happy Birthday Chris, we had a toast to you.Read more
What great manners, he doesn't have his elbows on the table ! [Nina Crns]
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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, and washing, washing, washing. Best of all, nice long chat to my favourite person. Til next time.Read more
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Trip end
June 20, 2020