This afternoon we flew from Auckland (North Island) to Christchurch (South Island) - a lovely flight with good views of both islands and Cook Straight (except for Mike, who was stuck in the aisle seat).
Our last two days on North Island were spent inspecting some of the Coromandel peninsula's best beaches.
**WARNING: lots of beach photos coming up!**
We drove up the west coast to a beach called Sailor's Grave, where it was raining which was a nice change from the blistering sun! Although it did come out later.
Then we crossed the peninsula on the mostly un-sealed '309' road to Coromandel - dusty, windy, but fun!
At Coromandel the cabin we'd booked turned out to be double booked, so instead we were packed off to the much nicer Colonial Cottages. We spent the evening on Waitete beach, picking up urchin tests and watching the sun set behind all the islands in the bay.
On Wednesday we drove back across the 309 road, stopping at Waihu waterfall and Kairu tree grove, then finishing at Stingray Bay - fabulous white cliffs and turquoise water.
After all that it was time to stuff all our stuff into our bags and leave Niel, Anne and Charlotte who have looked after us so well in Thames - thanks guys!
Vicky, Mike, Thomas and Kitty xxx
Not enough beach photos for us Boases. Remember it is winter over here please. We don't have much sunshine over here so please put plenty on your blog. More beachy shots of you all having a good time, oh and we need a guided tour of your campervan xxx
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