Coromandel Peninsula - west coast

Yesterday we drove to the town of Coromandel and walked up to a Pa site which was where the Maori built settlements and could keep watch 360º over the land and sea. I really liked the town and, if I had to choose a place to live on the north island I'd live here and in Wanaka on the South island.

After lunch and a rest by the sea we drove to Thames for the night.

View from the Pa;

Today we have walked around Auckland city and my thoughts were full of Jess and Ryan coming to live here for 12 months next year. I am very envious but so pleased they are taking the opportunity.

Tomorrow we fly to Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands, for our next adventure. We have had a fabulous time in New Zealand.