The Coromandel Peninsula
Trip Start
Feb 05, 2008
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Trip End
Apr 29, 2008
Whitianga,
New Zealand
Saturday, March 8, 2008
I just like this one
Mary Ann grilling up a real meal for us!
Since this was Mary Ann's grad finale, we decided to barbecue that night in our fun hostel! The next morning, she and I drove around the coast to Cathedral Cove, Cook Beach and hotwater beach to meet some of my friends from Hamilton (Rachel from USA and Sandra from Switzerland)
On the hike downI
Overlooking Cathedral Cove
Cathedral cove is about an hours walk, uphill, both ways. Well worth it though, There is a huge rock that has been carved out over time....I've forgotten the reasons but it's amazing anyways! There are also a lot of great snorkeling spots around here. We tried to stop at one.. but the rain had ruined the visibility!!
Cathedral Cove
Cathedral Cove a
All of us
Hot Water Beach is one HUGE tourist attraction. When we arrived, there were people EVERYWHERE digging holes into the beach. There is a certain stretch on this beach where hot water comes from underground! If you dig into the sand, you can create your own little spa tub right on the beach! It's interesting because the underground water is HOT, I almost burnt a toe off. The water in the ocean, however is FREEZING! Overall, lots of fun!
Everyone out digging holes
Hot Water Beach
After a stop at Cooks Beach we headed back to Whitianga to celebrate Mary Ann's last night in New Zealand!!
Beaches as far as you can see!
