It was a later start today. We had breakfast at the cafe. Bacon and eggs beats porridge hands down. Then it was off out to the road and 5 km uphill. I rode all the way but did have to stop for a breather a couple of times.
We turned off on the downhill to a gravel road through the tiny settlement of Donnelly's Crossing and carried on past the Kauri Park to the DOC camp. A camp with hot showers and a good kitchen. We are told that the chances of seeing kiwi are quite high if we can stay up late enough.
I have finished my third book and have nothing to read today. So I went for a walk in the Kauri Park. There are some very big trees and lots of kauri.
We got a history lesson from one of the DOC staff on the origins of Nga Puhi and Tuhoe. And geological history. And early settler history. He had a long lunch break.
Tonight there are two delightful little Danish girls in the tent next to us. They have provided entertainment for a couple of hours.
Great to see your posts - you are rocking it! We stayed at the Trounson Kauri Park when we were up there - kids loved it and we did the guided kiwi walk at night. I didn't see one but Hamish did! Looking forward to your next installment. xx
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