A reasonably long drive to Whakatane from Waihi Beach where the wind and rain had set in big time so I didn’t manage to get in a walk except to the fush n chups shop. We set off early via a brekky stop in Mount Manganui then it was forward, onward to get some info from the very helpful folk at the Whakatane i site.
Equipped with directions we made our way to the very beautiful DOC (Dept. of Conservation) campsite at Lake Tararewa.
A brief stop to make a sarnie, then I set out to find the track to the falls. The walk is a stunning, approx 3 hr round trip that mostly follows the Tararewa River. The river is very tranquil in places…
… and raging in others
All along the track, amazing ferns…
Eventually got close enough to hear the thundering falls though by this time, ever so slightly concerned I might have to make my way back through the forest in the dark…
…Spent a bit of time communing with the water then headed back while it was still light and in time to see a gorgeous sunset over the lake.
After a restful night at the campsite it was time to head back to Whakatane through the pine forest…
…to refuel, stock up on supplies in preparation for our trip round the East Cape. Speaking of which must dash. Promised I’d be back at the van to meet DJ by 1:45 and I’m already 5 minutes late…
Catch up again in a few days no more internet access (or probably phone signal either) once we leave town.
Wow absolutely wow Abs!
Saw that there was a new entry and saved it for my bedtime reading. Thanks very much for this lovely end to my day.
I can just imagine the walk and a proper waterfall at the end.
Great.:-D
What a pleasure to follow your travels and adventures again my friend! xx
@ Acyee glad you enjoyed your bed time reading 😉
@ Donna, big hello, pleasure to have you along for the ride!