Haruru Fall, Kerikeri, Manganui, Te Paki, Cape Reinga

  Haruru Falls**** A relaxing waterfall with horseshoe shape =) Though there are warning signs at the carpark of theft.. hehe.. Just becareful not to leave valuables in the car...

This is one great beginning to a full adventure day.

Stone Store @ Kerikeri****, NZ's oldest stone building, built in 1832..

The Stone Store is of national and international significance as the oldest surviving commercial building in New Zealand, demonstrating the early stages of the country's connection with international trade. It is the oldest remaining building linked with the import of goods from overseas, the storage of produce grown in New Zealand and the bartering of goods with Maori.

Here we see a collection of old goods that were used to be traded.. The stone store is open to public viewing and there are goods sold in there too..

There is a nice garden for a lovely stroll at the stone store and we just spent some time capturing the beautiful flowers...

The grapes in summer!

Driving on from Kerikeri, we stopped by at Mangonui. Here's the 'world famous' fish and chips... Really? We have to try!

Two BIG seagulls waiting eagerly for fish and chips!! Review: Yea, fresh fish, but we don't remember the taste though, so must be average..

Our highlight of the day: Sandboarding @ Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes*****~ Great, we can burn the fish and chips calories here! This is certainly one of the must do in Northland, and we can't wait! We rent two sand boards (as we are not allow to share) for NZD15 each... Well there's only one stall there, unless you bring your own boogie board..

Before the climbing up of the super steep dunes, let's take some relaxing picture :P

OMG, I think we took at least 10minutes climbing up these super steep dunes with soft sand that every step we take is just exhaustive...! Then it is about 20 seconds of happiness & adrenalin rush down the dunes.. WOOHOOO..... But totally worth it.. we manage to get 4 rounds I think... haha....

After the tiring fun sandboarding, we are at Cape Reinga*****!!

Cape Reinga, the almost most north westerly point of NZ!

Cape Reinga Lighthouse*****

It is here we choose to perform 'hongi'... the Maori way, sharing the breath of life... =)

The meeting of two seas,  Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

Unforgettable sunset... Breathtaking views...