We are back where it all started!
Whatipu was our first big outing outside of Auckland last October, first night in the Van, and still one of my favorite places on the North Island. From Whatipu to Piha is a stretch of wild, rugged coast of black sand, hills and cliffs, with great walking tracks, and amazingly only 1 hour drive from downtown Auckland.
We came back for a workstay at Whatipu Lodge & Campground. When we were there 9 months before, the manager mentioned he takes workers, so we came back for a 2 week stay and he put us up in the bach (Kiwi word for cottage).
It was a very basic bach with no electricity, but still self-contained and comfortable. The area is full of history, and oddly enough, the first settlers of the lodge in the 1800s were Newfies!
We also visited Piha and Karekare, just north of Whatipu. Karekare being the film location for the Piano, and Piha a well-known surfing town. Both are beautiful in the same rugged way as Whatipu.
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