{"id":672,"date":"2015-12-16T16:10:54","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T00:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fmsreliability.com\/adventures\/?p=672"},"modified":"2016-07-05T15:53:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-05T22:53:01","slug":"northland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fmsreliability.com\/adventures\/2015\/12\/16\/northland\/","title":{"rendered":"Northland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-BR9Dcxz\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-BR9Dcxz\/0\/M\/2015-New-Zealand-27-M.jpg\" alt=\"Dawn At Whangaroa Harbour - looking at Totara North\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dawn At Whangaroa Harbour &#8211; looking at Totara North<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 13<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This morning we got up fairly early and drove to Totara North, to Campbell Road, where the Wairaku Track begins. Both Whangaroa and Totara North are sleepy little fishing villages and I loved the atmosphere they had in the morning.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-gDDhRsw\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-gDDhRsw\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-28-S.jpg\" alt=\"Stream crossing on Wairaku Track\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stream crossing on Wairaku Track<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first half hour of the track is a gradual uphill on a gravel 4-wheel drive road. Then at the crest of the hill, a much narrower tramping track intersects from the right. It\u2019s slight downhill or dead flat for an hour and a half to Lane Cove. Twice we had to cross the stream on logs and randomly placed rocks. These sort of crossings leave me shaking. I really never want to continue a tramp soaking wet or even with just wet shoes. But I made it and Fred filmed me with glee. (Someone take that camera away from him!)<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WPJsNtb\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WPJsNtb\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-29-S.jpg\" alt=\"View as we climbed Duke's Nose\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">View as we climbed Duke&#8217;s Nose<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-BntjVdR\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-BntjVdR\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-31-S.jpg\" alt=\"Base of rock wall climb, Duke's Nose\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Base of rock wall climb, Duke&#8217;s Nose<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Just before Lane Cove is a junction. Turn left to Lane Cove or turn right for Duke\u2019s Nose. We figured if we didn\u2019t do Duke\u2019s Nose right away, we\u2019d be racing the clock for our water taxi back. So off we went, passing a few signs on how strenuous the track is and only meant for the very fit (who, us?). Yes, the track is steep, but it\u2019s doable and after Mount Manaia, it was a walk in the park \u2013 sort of.<\/p>\n<p>The fun part is at the very end. The last 10 meters of climbing is assisted with a heavy chain. Really only the first section, about 2 meters, is difficult. After that there are plenty of footholds. Once at the top, you feel so accomplished. I think I shouted out, \u201cI\u2019m king of the world!\u201d The view was drop-dead gorgeous! It\u2019s a very large plateau, so you can walk around and find the best place to have your picnic. We could see the water-taxi making his 11am run from our vantage point.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WwzLXpB\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-WwzLXpB\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-30-S.jpg\" alt=\"Chain assist at top of Duke's Nose\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chain assist at top of Duke&#8217;s Nose<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We made our way down and it was easier than I thought it would be. A young lady was heading up the track and we stopped to talk. She was from Minnesota and was so happy to have a sunburn in February!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 474px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Nr8LVSB\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Nr8LVSB\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-32-S.jpg\" alt=\"Water taxi at Lane Cove\" width=\"464\" height=\"261\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water taxi at Lane Cove<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At Lane Cove, the water-taxi picked us up at 12:30. There is no jetty at the cove and the taxi backed in as far as it could and Mark, our driver, lowered a ramp. We had to wade in the water up to our knees. It was no big deal except the shore is covered in very sharp oyster shells. Ouch!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Fh97MNv\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Fh97MNv\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-34-S.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Falls\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rainbow Falls<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We had a couple of stops along the way around the harbour. \u00a0Once back at the dock at Totara North, we were met by Tony and he drove us back up the hill to our car. Such fantastic service for $20 per person! I can\u2019t speak more highly of this entire adventure and Whangaroa Harbour itself.<\/p>\n<p>Our next 3 nights were at Bay of Islands, south of Whangaroa Harbour. \u00a0We took the scenic coastal route. \u00a0Nice views, but nothing outstanding. \u00a0Closer to our destination of Paihia, we detoured through Kerikeri and walked the short distance to Rainbow Falls. \u00a0Then we drove through the town of Kerikeri back to the main motorway. It was bustling. It was our first sight of highly visited places and compared to Whangarei Heads and Whangaroa Harbour, it was quite a difference!<\/p>\n<p>Paihia was packed with people as well. \u00a0We found Bali Hai Motel, a bit south of the main town where it was quieter. \u00a0Barbara was extremely welcoming and helped us get set up for the ferry the next day to Urupukapuka Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 14<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">It was bright and sunny this morning and we walked the short distance to town. It took us about 10-15 minutes. I was happy with the location of Bali Hai, close enough to walk to town, far enough to stay out of its madness. We had 40 minutes before our departure and needed to pick up some apples that we had forgotten on our previous day\u2019s shopping.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 444px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6G7bG77\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-6G7bG77\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-37-S.jpg\" alt=\"Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island\" width=\"434\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Closer to the jetty, we purchased some coffee and found a bench to sit on, enjoy the sunshine, and people-watch. \u00a0It started to get busy on the wharf. People were lining up at a couple of places. \u00a0One\u00a0line kept growing and growing, extending from one end of the wharf all the way to the road. \u00a0There must have been about 150 people boarding this one boat. \u00a0I was glad we hadn\u2019t booked that cruise. \u00a0We had been told that we were looking for the little yellow Explore boat that would come to the side dock. \u201cLittle\u201d was the word that made me the happiest. \u00a0 There must have only been about 2 dozen people on our boat.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-SsmKbV7\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-SsmKbV7\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-41-S.jpg\" alt=\"Sailboat in bay of Urupukapuka Island\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sailboat in bay of Urupukapuka Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-XQ4Cbj7\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-XQ4Cbj7\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-39-S.jpg\" alt=\"One of many coastal gorges on Urupukapuka Island\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of many coastal gorges on Urupukapuka Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The seas were calm and we passed by two other large islands before arriving at Otehei Bay at Urupukapuka Island. The bay had a nice dock, a large beach, a caf\u00e9, and a few other buildings. We headed left to where the tracks began.<\/p>\n<p>It was an especially hot day. \u00a0The tracks around the island are mostly in open pastureland and have lots of hills. \u00a0There were many places with grand, coastal views. \u00a0A few geocaches were scattered about, keeping us occupied. \u00a0But Fred and I quickly decided it was too hot to do much more walking and after eating our lunch, headed back to Otehei Bay for a beer and fries. \u00a0I\u2019m not a real beer drinker. But when it\u2019s hot and you\u2019re tired, it sure tasted good. We had a nice spot on the beach at a shaded picnic table. It was fun watching the seagulls chase each other and kids throwing themselves on the beanbag chairs.<\/p>\n<p>Once back at the wharf at Paihia, we opted to do the coastal track back to Bali Hai. \u00a0It was high tide and a bit of an adventure trying to keep to the narrow ledge and our feet dry. \u00a0We found some steps that led to the side road on which Bali Hai Motel is located. \u00a0I think we were crossing through someone&#8217;s back yard to get to the street. \u00a0But we made it without much issue.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 456px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-nSsHf85\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-nSsHf85\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-40-S.jpg\" alt=\"Looking out at the Bay of Islands\" width=\"446\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking out at the Bay of Islands<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">February 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We started our morning with the 1-hour track to Paihia Lookout. \u00a0It was shady and not too steep. \u00a0At the end was a view of the bay and we saw a cruise ship anchored. \u00a0Those things are massive! \u00a0I was glad our plans took us out of town.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-rVSwMJx\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-rVSwMJx\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-42-S.jpg\" alt=\"Cruiseship at Bay of Islands\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cruiseship at Bay of Islands<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We took the short ferry ride with our car from Opua to explore Russell and points beyond. \u00a0Our goal that day was to arrive at Elliot Bay at about 11am or later for the 12:41pm low tide. This gave us a little extra time so we thought we\u2019d let geocaches be our guide.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Bz9KfQX\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-Bz9KfQX\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-44-S.jpg\" alt=\"Jack's Bay\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jack&#8217;s Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-kgqWm64\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-kgqWm64\/0\/Th\/2015-New-Zealand-43-Th.jpg\" alt=\"Steep! - Not!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steep! &#8211; Not!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first cache was at Jack\u2019s Bay. There was a short gravel road to where the track to the beach started. It used to be a public camping ground. It is now private property, but New Zealand law stipulates that beaches are public property so there is a track to access the bay. Funny how there was an official-looking sign that stated the track was steep, with many steps, and you must be very fit to attempt it.<\/p>\n<p>None of this was true.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We found the cache on the beach, which was very nice and surrounded by some very expensive homes, and moved on.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-h68SvMR\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-h68SvMR\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-46-S.jpg\" alt=\"Flock of Birds at Elliot Bay\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flock of Birds at Elliot Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-jVRLqcF\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-jVRLqcF\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-50-S.jpg\" alt=\"Looking through the sea cave, Elliot Bay\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking through the sea cave, Elliot Bay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After finding another cache, we arrived at Elliot Bay. \u00a0This was a huge bay with a $2 parking fee (very unusual for New Zealand, but it&#8217;s Maori land). \u00a0At the end of the bay was a rocky section with arches and tidepools. \u00a0A seacave is walkable at low tide and comes out at a secluded cove. \u00a0It was great fun exploring this area away from the tourist crowds.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-vZ35TKK\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-vZ35TKK\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-51-S.jpg\" alt=\"Duck at Paroa Bay Winery\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Duck at Paroa Bay Winery<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As we returned, we made the diversion up Paroa Bay Road to a winery I found online, located there. \u00a0This is a very new winery and the wines were really good! \u00a0We had flights the next day so only purchased one bottle, but ordered a case to be shipped home. \u00a0The winery is located on a former golf course, so it is very picturesque, with rolling hills of green. \u00a0We were the only ones there and were invited to stay awhile to enjoy the grounds. \u00a0We ate our lunch on a deck over a pond and fed the ducks scraps of bread.<br \/>\nWe drove to the town of Russell and explored both the beach at Tapeka and hiked up to Lover&#8217;s Leap. \u00a0Then we drove back and checked out the sundial at Flagstaff Hill. \u00a0The mosaic at the foot of the sundial is interesting and we had fun figuring out where we were and where we\u2019d been.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-j5MHwkh\/A\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fmsphotos.com\/Travel\/2015-New-Zealand\/i-j5MHwkh\/0\/S\/2015-New-Zealand-53-S.jpg\" alt=\"Sundial, Flagstaff Hill\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sundial, Flagstaff Hill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tonight, we have the job of packing everything up and saying goodbye to Northland. Our flights tomorrow take us to Nelson, South Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fmsreliability.com\/adventures\/2015\/12\/16\/golden-bay\/\">The Adventure Continues&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; February 13 This morning we got up fairly early and drove to Totara North, to Campbell Road, where the Wairaku Track begins. 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