Friday 10th Jan to Cape Reanga

We got up at 5.30 as it got light. A road trip of eighty miles to Cape Reinga. At this point the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet.  Now the end to end journey could start for Tony and Loretta as Catherine volunteered for the first days back up driver. As the driver Catherine managed to take in the sights of Nighty Mile beach as well as guy diggers Park which showed the history of the Kauri tree and the development of the NZ amber and gum for good quality wood varnish. Catherine also strolled along the White Silica sands while Tony and Loretta cycled the towards Awanui where we all met up for refreshments. The giant sand dunes at TePaki Stream where it is possible to toboggan down then is also a sight to be seen. 

Loretta takes in the view before heading South