A Canadian in New Zealand - Day 13 - Waiotemarama Gorge Waterfall, Arai te Uri Heritage area, cove exploration, and Waimamaku Beach

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Second day in the Hokiaga area. Started my day with a short 20 minute hike to the Waiotemarama Gorge Waterfall. A pleasant hike thru a tropical forest. Next to the access point to the waterfall lies Labyrinth Woodworks. A unique store specializing in puzzles, toys, and a hedge maze on the property for all to try. The eccentric owner makes the visit worthwhile. I then revisited the lookout at Arai te Uri Heritage area. This time I followed a well-groomed trail to see the vantage point and the coastal scenes below; particularly noting the differences between the peaceful harbour and not so peaceful Tasman Sea. I explored a cove in the area with a lovely beach along the Tasman Sea. The sea was indeed rough that day my friend! My last activity was a 4 km drive down an unsealed road to see Waimamaku Beach. Miles and miles of white sand and the rough sea. The only soul on the beach. I spent about 30 minutes beachcombing. Tomorrow heading south again to view the majestic Kauri tress of the Waipoua Forest.

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Comments

[bjking]

Nice Surf!
Great beaches all along the way. Nice to see a few "familiar" scenes and some neat ones we have yet to discover! Continue to enjoy the drive, we did!

[canadaadanac]

BEACHES
Saw one of the longest today-Ripiro Beach, on the west coast. 110 km of sand and surf. Even larger than the 90 mile beach.