Matakana, Goat Island, Mangawhai Head

A relaxing day at Matakana...

Yumss Charlie Ice Cream, recommended by my best buddy, Jing a ling... Why why are you not in NZ when I am.. So close to your house.. LOL..

Goat Island

Picture perfect, good job GULLS!

Manghawai

We enjoyed ourselves watching strong surfers cutting the high waves, really, this is the biggest waves we saw in NZ so far! About 4-5metres... Really amazed by these surfers' strong muscles and determination!

While the surfers entertained us, this Gannet caught our attention! Finally, we get to see a Gannet, after we missed out the chance at Cape Kidnappers. As these birds can only be found in Muriwai, Cape Kidnappers and Farewell Spit.. When we reach Cape Kidnappers, there is a walk to see this bird colony and only during low tides that people are able to walk by the beach.. So our timing then was not right.. So we are so lucky to see this guy here =)

Parked our van at Uretiti DOC camp $22 for 2 person that night..