Four Seasons in One Day...... well actually 4 seasons every day. Day 20 has seen us leave Long Bay after Lance had an early morning run and head to Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitakere Ranges. One of the best Visitor Centres we have ever come across. Large decks surround this 2 storey building with the most amazing views of Waitakere ranges, Manukau Harbour, Nihotupu dam, and back over towards Auckland city. Staff here are very friendly and informative (like most of the NZ visitor centres we have visited). Had time to do the Nature walk and plant Identification track later in the day. Were once again the only campervan to stay at this Regional park for the night. Today (Day 21) the day started with squally rain, so made a batch of scones while we
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