We left the campsite this morning a little sad, this place had become one of our favourites…the owners were so friendly and helpful, it was clean and had great facilities and the free Hot Springs were a big bonus!
We drove east, stopping first at the small town of KatiKati, the site of the first planned Ulster settlement in the world. Today they remember their history, people and events in several murals that are around the main high street.
Next stop was Minden Lookout, where we got some amazing (if a little cloudy) views over the Bay of Plenty coastline.
The mountain in the distance is Mount Maunganui, where we would end our journey today.
Before going there we headed inland to visit McLaren Falls, where we had hoped to do some walks. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, and a thunder storm had moved in, bringing with it heavy rain, hail stones and lightening. We opted for a quick photo, and decided to drive straight to our camp site.
We checked in at the Golden Grove Holiday Park and have had a lazy Sunday afternoon in the van, reading and chilling out.
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