Leaving the campground we drove through the stunning Waipoua Forest. We didn't stop to visit the giant kauri as we were here (by car) a couple of weeks ago. The drive through the Wekaweka valley was beautiful. This was early morning so pretty deserted.
We drove from the west coast to the east, parking at the NZMCA Park at Rainbow Falls, Kerikeri. Then it was our usual walk beside the river to the Stone Store Basin for lunch at the Honey House and Ice Creams at the Stone Store.
The walk goes past the waterfall and through bush...
From our lunch table we looked across at Kemp House, once home of missionaries. Charles Darwin visited them - some of what he said about the place was on the back of our table number. This is a historic spot and we love it here.
The Stone Store, as well as being a museum is a store/shop.
Boats in the basin under the pa site.
Kemp House flowers.
After walking back to the bus we chilled until friends called round for a drink and then we went out to a local restaurant to celebrate Malcolm's birthday.
The next morning, another hot, sunny day, we drove home, our little trip done.
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