DAY 1. - Left Auckland via our Mate Dean to pick up trailer load of household goods we were to transport to Ahipara in return for free accomodation at his "holiday home". Kids in transit (Khaela and Pheonix)- 5.5 hr trip was a breeze. Stopped off at Kawakawa to see Hundertwasser Toilets, which we were all intrigued by. (creative minds would appreciate this). Arriving in Kaitaia, we stocked up at Pak n Save, then headed the 14km's to Ahipara. Arrived at Dean's, a lovely place, elevated with beautiful sea views and a view of the entire 90mile beach loop - right up to the Cape. After a hastly unload we headed to Deans mums a few k's away to uplift a quad bike we had been offered to enjoy for the duration of our stay. Deans
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