Punakaiki and Pancake Rocks

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Punakaiki 3rd - 6th April 2009

The drive along the West Coast was beautiful. A rugged coastline with very dramatic seas. We walked around the famous 'Pancake Rocks' which were very dramatic.

The next day we went for a walk along the Pororari River which was brilliant. It reminded us of parts of Thailand - towering cliffs and lush tropical forest. The walk was one of the nicest day walks we have done (only 3 hours actually, but close enough). We had to cross another river further along the walk, then stopped to have lunch. There were some horses there (free-grazing: a bit like in the New Forest) and they got a bit too interested in our lunch! At one point we were both stood up on a rock trying to keep our sandwiches out of their reach! It was so funny - Rob was getting really frustrated as every mouthful he took, this horse was trying to pinch it! Never mess with a man and his grub!!!

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Photos

Rob doing his river crossing
It was surprising how fast the water was flowing and how slippery it was - I would have laughed if he fell in!

Rob and the naughty horse
Trying to snatch Rob's sandwich - even I wouldn't dare do that!