Monday, May 18, 2009

NZ Kiwi Experience #1: Whitianga

We started the Kiwi Experience in Auckland atop a dormant volcano, and made our way to Whitianga (pronounced Fit-e-anga). It's a town on the northeast side of the island with beautiful beaches. It was a good introduction to the Kiwi Experience - the first clipboards came around. We signed up for a hostel and for a kayak trip through a marine reserve.

The kayak trip was a two-parter. Kayak to Cathedral Cove, get out and have hot chocolate and tea, and kayak back. When we got to the cove, our guide literally busted out a backpacker stove, filled it with water, and took our drink orders. It was the most beautiful beach we visited all trip.

NZ Kayaking Whitianga

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