Yha Ahipara
168 -170 Takahe St. Ahipara, North Island, New Zealand
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Sand Boarding and BBQ
We had to say goodbye to Caitlyn as she was going to get the
Magic Bus back to Auckland and catch a flight. It was sad to say goodbye. We
drove upwards to Ahipara and on the way realised we left two full bags of food
in the kitchen so I was very mad at myself.
The new YHA was our last one and the end of our pre-paid
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... final saw mills.
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