The following morning, after a stroll along the beach, we set off for the densely forrested Coromandel Peninsula. A challenging but beautiful drive. After a couple of hours we stopped at the Hot Water Beach for lunch. This is where the thermal waters brew just below the sand infront of a rocky out-crop. Here, you can build yourself a hole in the sand and then relax in your own natural spa poo. Unfortunately, the tide was in so we had to make do with a walk along the beach and a paddle in the sea. No worries!
Further on we stopped at Hahei and did the 1-hour return walk to the magnificent Cathedral Cove with its famous gigantic limestone arch and stunning bays. We made it back to Max before the heavens opened!
We then decided to take a short cut to Coromandel Town along route 309...
An interesting 'route'- a VERY windy and unsealed road hidden amongst the forrest trees. Still- we arrived at our campsite in good time. :-)
Relaxed and enjoyed bbq sausages for dinner.
Our next destination is Waiuku, nr Auckland.
L & R x
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