Those of you who are ever-faithful readers know that we've oohed and ahhhed about many New Zealand sites and posted pictures to prove it. But yesterday we came upon THE MOST INCREDIBLE views that has topped the list (so far!).
We took a 30-person ferry from Paihia to the island of Urapukapuka, one of 144 islands in the Bay of Islands. There are many coves and bays around the island where people anchor their boats and either camp on the various beaches or hike around the island. There are no facilities besides one cafe at the dock, so it's a very, very, very laid-back environment.
We hiked up and over many small hills on a track which had grass-covered sections that felt like walking on carpet. And at the top of EVERY hill was another site of water/bays/coves/rocks/trees/boats. It literally took our breath away. See for yourself:
So now, dear readers, don't you agree with us?
We took a 30-person ferry from Paihia to the island of Urapukapuka, one of 144 islands in the Bay of Islands. There are many coves and bays around the island where people anchor their boats and either camp on the various beaches or hike around the island. There are no facilities besides one cafe at the dock, so it's a very, very, very laid-back environment.
We hiked up and over many small hills on a track which had grass-covered sections that felt like walking on carpet. And at the top of EVERY hill was another site of water/bays/coves/rocks/trees/boats. It literally took our breath away. See for yourself:
Our little yellow ferry boat after dropping us off
Holiday campers
WOW!!!
So now, dear readers, don't you agree with us?
OH WOW. Your photos are exquisite. It sounds like you were definitely blown away by the sheer beauty of Urapukapuka. I am wondering if we stopped there when we took our Foster's boat trip (from Russell) through the Bay of Islands. You certainly explored it in depth. Thank you for sharing.
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