New Zealand Holiday - week 3 - Matakohe, Ohakune and Whanganui - 10th February to 17th February
Heading Southward on the North Island. Ferry from Kohukohe to Ramene. Opononi Following a delightful stay in Ranjiputa, we started our southward journey to Matakohe. Although travel days are not popular with us, the route offered plenty to see. We opted for the Western route through Kaitaia and the Twin Coast Discovery Highway rather than heading back the way we had come. The West may not be New Zealand's most affluent region but it was nice to see it. We enjoyed a pleasant coffee break in Kohukohu while awaiting the ferry to Ramene. We enjoyed the cruise across what seemed to be the estuary of several rivers and then paused for a picnic lunch purchased the 4 Square at Opononi. Opononi seemed to be a popular spot for family holidays. It's also at the end of the bike trail from Opua, named the Twin Coast Trail, so there were many cyclists in evidence. Daresay a hot ride in mid-summer. We then continued through the National Park Kauri Forest, via a long and winding...