Many more rolling hills and valleys with a lot of logging going on . Hence, we passed many trucks laden with huge logs all heading down south. Many of the hills are covered with Pine Plantations, of which, many have been logged. But we noted quite a bit of re-vegetation going on as well. We traversed through many tiny little townships, with equally cute tiny shops and houses. Farms galore, cattle, not so many sheep yet and orchards.
Unfortunately the day was overcast with some intermittent rain. But temperature very pleasant. Hence our beach photography did not have that magical blue water and skies, that people expect to see. Must say there are many camp areas here directly on the beach. Definitely a pleasurable way to have a holiday.
We drove to Whangaroa Harbour and the waterway is beautiful, we then continued north and only ventured as far as Doubtless Bay – Coopers Beach. Having taken taken the Scenic route loops, took up more time than anticipated. Therefore heading further and taking one of the huge loops, incorporating some of the west coast was not achievable. But we totally enjoyed all the scenic country side.
Make note: We must keep an eye on the fuel gauge as there are not many Petrol Stations that we saw. Nor is it advertised how far it is to the next or last petrol station.
We drove through many road works on tiny country roads, where you least expect it. Yet, we haven’t stopped and really chatted to any of the locals yet. Yes, that is unusual for us, but the the people we met in KeriKeri are incredibly friendly.
For some reason we have run out energy, but after a second wonderful night’s sleep, I think we have regained our mojo.
Tomorrow’s outing for the day will be to Paihia and drive to Russell – which is all part of the Bay of Island area.
Today’s signages seen were ….
Lime splashes, wash your car today.
Free Garden – help yourself.
Trucks Crossing – then it has this huge ! mark above it. Yes we found a lot of signage with a huge ! mark.
Kiwi Zone – No dogs allowed
The we saw this one….Sudden Dip with another huge ! mark. Yes, we found the dip 😉
Quite a few of these – old small microwaves used as letter boxes.
Pavement rehabilitation.
Passed a few Car Clinics.
Bus shelters for – “Undercover Kids”
Quite a few “Liquour Ban Areas” in small townships.
In the middle of Keri Keri at the Pedestrian crossing here is this sign….Pedestrians give way to Traffic. Now I like that!
