Today we drove over the wild mountains to Coromandel Town. Our bus was the only vehicle at the NZMCA park 
Jo and Allister were close behind us and came for coffee - we had the awning and chairs out. Then we went to Driving Creek Railway, which has extended slightly since we were there years ago - it now has a viewing platform with amazing views. The place itself is still funky. We also looked around a predator-proof animal sanctuary at Driving Creek before finding a really nice cafe for lunch nearby. In the afternoon I went with Jo and Allister for a swim in the afternoon at Wyuna Bay while Malcolm chilled out at the bus. Nice pub meal for dinner.
Jo and Allister were close behind us and came for coffee - we had the awning and chairs out. Then we went to Driving Creek Railway, which has extended slightly since we were there years ago - it now has a viewing platform with amazing views. The place itself is still funky. We also looked around a predator-proof animal sanctuary at Driving Creek before finding a really nice cafe for lunch nearby. In the afternoon I went with Jo and Allister for a swim in the afternoon at Wyuna Bay while Malcolm chilled out at the bus. Nice pub meal for dinner.
Our camping spot at Coromandel. 2 mins walk to town centre and 2 mins the other way to Jo and Allister's motel.
At Driving Creek Railway there are many clay and pottery creations. It was originally a pottery and the owner/potter, Barry Bricknell, made the original part of the railway to get up the hillsides for clay.
Now the train ride is a tourist attraction...
...with bridges, tunnels...
..and all kinds of quirky creatures tucked into the bush.
This is near the top - and where the railway used to stop when we last visited.
Now there is the 'Eyefull tower' with great views.
Hmm, who are these guys?
A clay Kauri tree.
Afternoon swimming spot.
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