Onahau River

Set off to Wharariki Beach late morning to try and hunt for some ormers. After a 20min walk in through dunes and rolling green hills we made it to a windy beach. No sandflies in sight. Yes!
I got the wetsuit on to swim out to an offshore island to search for ormers, but the visibility was awful and outward rips, so decided to go body surfing instead. Got joined by some surfers and a few seals for a few waves.
Pete and Cathers friends MJ and Tristan came and met us. After a few pathetic cartwheels we headed back to the cafe to have iced mochas whilst a peacock pecked around the feet.
Got back to the house and started the general eating and drinking marathon which new years eve is all about.
About 11.30 we made it down to the beach to make some shapes with torches and count in the new year.
Finally made it back to the house and played some acting type games until 3am. Fun!Read more