A Canadian in New Zealand - Day 17- Buffalo Beach, Mt Paku, Ocean Beach, and Waihi Beach
April 16th 2016 Leaving Whitianga for points south I had to stop at the local beach - Buffalo Beach for the mandatory selfie and some shelling. Did both. Next stop Mt Raku, a small dome-like extinct volcano. Although the climb was short, it was steep and thankfully only 15 minutes to the top. Gorgeous views of the surrounds and especially a good view of Ocean Beach from afar. Of course, after the hike I walked th
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