Touring Cape Reinga

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    With the Bay of Plenty Chapter planning activities north, a had to reject the opportunity to have a break from work.

    Bags packed and sitting on the local override, I could see them coming.

    Once I caught up, it was first stop for lunch

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    With the weather a bit fickle on day 1, we saw the odd shower heading west and then north.

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    With over 1111km to travel we had 3 planned overnight stops :cool: for the old bodies to rest :p Day 1 had a dlight detour to the Old Parakao Store for a refreshment and cozy fire, before heading to Dargaville holiday camp

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    Second day and we're off to the cape, the northern most point if NZ, which has two ajoining seas (Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean). We stopped to view the Grand Kauri tree, Tane Mahuta :eek: before heading for lunch and ferry ride.

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    Next it was the winding trip north.
    You can see the currents fighting at the peak of the cape, beautiful scenery and a great ride up.

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    Back to another holiday park and dinner, before a well earned rest.

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    Good to see you back @Dartplayer :grinning:
    I've missed your photos of the stunning views of NZ:grinning:
     
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