So it struck me that with only a few months left in NZ, I've not played in my own backyard enough. How did it happen that in the last decade, I've not made time to fully appreciate the natural wonders here? As such, I planned a camping trip (or some would say "glamping" since the camp grounds had hot showers) up North to Pukenui and Cape Reinga which I've always wanted to see but never got round to.
I'm so glad I did! The views were simply amazing and reminded me of what I'll be missing when I leave. Below are some of the highlights from my trip :)
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| Earth meets sky at 90 Mile Beach low tide |
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| Sand dunes beside grassy hills at Cape Reinga |
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| Sunset sky at Cape Reinga |
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| Stunning sunset at Cape Reinga - in the center you can see the waves from the clash of the Tasman Sea & Pacific Ocean |
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| Cape Reinga lighthouse |
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| Henderson Bay - quite a popular surfers beach |
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| Matai Bay is very round so you can see waves at its mouth where the water collides |
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| You can fish off these rocks at Matai Bay |
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| Shipwreck Bay |
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| Low tide at Shipwreck Bay - Panorama |
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| River at Spirits Bay - up ahead is a stunning shell beach |
