Whangarei to Auckland

We have been meandering down to Auckland.  First stop Te Arai Point, which was supposed to be freedom camping but Auckland Regional Council have changed it so you have to book and pay - a warden comes around to enforce the rules.  Great spot though.
Next we went to Wenderholm (which we had pre-booked) ARC again.  There is a newly opened campground for self contained vehicles with a flash new toilet block????  Nice but why?  I went for a walk up the steep hill in the evening and took photos.  Very peaceful spot.
Freedom camping is allowed at Gulf Harbour for 2 nights.  We booked to go out to Tiri but the ferry was cancelled due to strong winds.  Instead we took our picnic to Stillwater and did a walk by river, bush and beach.  Everywhere was deserted.  Unlike the freedom spot here which is full of busses and vans.

Inside the bus

Malcolm sideways at Uretiti

Woolley's Bay

 

Woolleys Bay

 

Te Arai Point

Te Arai Point

Wenderholm - from the bus window

Quail at Wenderholm

Bus parked at Wenderholm (middle of picture)

Picnic spot at Stillwater

Me on the Okura Bush Walk

Dacre Cottage on the Okura Walk



Town Basin