Tairua, New Zealand

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G'Day mates
Well we had two fantasic days in Tairua, North Island, New Zealand... our first day was hot, humid and sunny, and even with jetlag we managed to do a lot.
First place we walked was to the Gazebo, 10 minutes from our B&B, where we found a gazebo overlooking a great view of the harbours - Tairura stands for two harbours, two tides.
We continued checking out the local area for at least an hour walk where we found New Zealanders' to be very friendly especially when you're misplaced. After scouting our the town we took a short ferry ride to Pauanui a place with a beautiful beach and huge summer homes - they also surf on this beach.
On our second day we had rain, but that didn't stop us. We travelled by car on a very windy road to Cathedral Cove where we hiked to the beach-Cathedral Cove- it took at least 45 minutes up and over a hill to get close to the beach, then we had to use ropes and slide down a steep muddy hill to get to the bottom, but it was sooo! worth the effort. The view and scenery was amazing and the rain held off for the most part.
Next we went to the Hot Water Beach (20 minute drive north of Tairua) - we had to wait for low tide before we could go... with a small shovel in hand off we went of to dig into the sand and create a hot tub... when the tide goes out you look for oozing steam holes in the sand and you dig until you get hot steamy water and lay in it like a hot tub. At one spot the sand was bubbling and was so hot it would burn your feet it you stood too long.
Then we took a drive up the coast of Coromandel Peninsula... very beautiful coast line.
It's off the Rotorua tomorrow for three days. new Zealand is beautiful...

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Photos

Tairua
Big flip flops too fill

Tairua
view from the gazebo

Tairua
huge palm tree

Tairua
Pauanui Beach

Comments

[Eric Jeannotte]

A very nice start!
Cheryl, Fred, From what I can see on your blog - photos and text -, your trip is going to be something to remember without a doubt! I'll keep following your adventures here. Keep on writing, and enjoy yourselves. Eric

[Ruthanne]

First day of Spring
I don't expect you to do anything but laugh your heads off and have more wine, but... we are in the grip of the worst blizzard we've had all winter. The first day of Spring. Right. Pics are great; looks beautiful. :)

[Jean]

Lucky you
Wish I was there!!! This is the only comment that comes to mind when I see and read what you put on your blog. Please keep on putting stuff in it, I'm learning new things every time I look at it. I wanna go.

[Becky]

Fun fun fun
Leave it to you two to go play in the mud on vacation. Way to immerse yourself in the island culture! Sounds like a great time. I printed this to take to Mom and Dad, will keep them updated through your blog. Have fun, stay safe!

[anonymous]

Really nice pictures Sherry and Fred. Looks like you are having a great time. Hope your weather gets a little better for you. Will continue to follow along on your adventures. Elaine

[Elaine]

This is neat.

[Elaine]

Looks like you are having a great time Sherry and Fred. Nice pictures. Will continue to follow you on your adventures, wish we could be there to enjoy it all with you !!!!

[cathy]

Hey
Hey i hope your having fun!