Day 333 (Tue 5 June) - Waitangi
Got up nice and early and as we packed our gear got chatting to a friendly NZ older couple. Nice bunch.
Said our goodbyes and then drove up the very steep and winding road to the summit of Mount Parahaki. Wonderful views from the summit of the city and the beautiful harbour.
Drove onto the Bay of Islands where we stopped at Paihia. Done our usual wandering round the small town and then went for a drive.
Drove through the awesome Waitingi golf course, with quite stunning views. We also passed the place where the historic Waitingi Treaty was signed.
Drove round for a while and then booked into a slightly grubby looking and empty campsite called the Waitingi Motor Camp.
Parked up and had lunch. Whilst we ate two cats kept us company. Cute little critters, although Sarb felt that Jo should not be feeding them quite so many sausages. Relaxed for the rest of the day.
As we got ready for bed that evening a fierce sounding dog began barking and running round. Not too much trouble but when we heard a thump against the side of the van we were a trifle put out. Sarb waited a while until things had quieted down before venturing outside to head for the shower block.
Said our goodbyes and then drove up the very steep and winding road to the summit of Mount Parahaki. Wonderful views from the summit of the city and the beautiful harbour.
Drove onto the Bay of Islands where we stopped at Paihia. Done our usual wandering round the small town and then went for a drive.
Drove through the awesome Waitingi golf course, with quite stunning views. We also passed the place where the historic Waitingi Treaty was signed.
Drove round for a while and then booked into a slightly grubby looking and empty campsite called the Waitingi Motor Camp.
Parked up and had lunch. Whilst we ate two cats kept us company. Cute little critters, although Sarb felt that Jo should not be feeding them quite so many sausages. Relaxed for the rest of the day.
As we got ready for bed that evening a fierce sounding dog began barking and running round. Not too much trouble but when we heard a thump against the side of the van we were a trifle put out. Sarb waited a while until things had quieted down before venturing outside to head for the shower block.
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