Auckland Dec 6- 13

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Dec 6th

Had a good flight and got through customs quickly. Our hotel room was about the size of the bathroom at our previous place but for 20 quid a night you can't complain! Had a walk about and a drink down at the wharf.

Dec 7th

Caught the ferry to Waiheke island and went to the beach as it was forecast to be the best day ( and it was). Such a beautiful island.

Dec 8th

Climbed Rangitoto- quite cloudy but no rain. Had picnic at the top.

Dec 9th

Raining , so we had brunch and went to the Auckland Museum. Mike went orienteering in the early evening.

Dec 10th

Went swimming in the morning and then caught ferry to Devonport in the afternoon- climbed both mounts and had dinner over there. really lovely place.

Dec 11th

Did coast to coast walk - about 10 miles with 2 mounts to climb- tiring! Caught bus back to town.

Dec 12th

Caught bus to Mission Bay- not warm enough for sunbathing so we played mini golf. Walked back to town.

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