Paihia & Surroundings

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We drove to Haruru Falls and walked the Waitangi Track through mangrove forests to Waitangi.

We didn't want to go back the same way, but we also didn't want to walk 3 km back on the road. So we decided to try hitchhiking. We stood for about 5 minutes and then an older lady stopped. We had a pleasant ride and a great conversation with her. She gave us the tip to go to Paihia and take the ferry to Russell. We did that and it was a really good tip. From Russell, you have a beautiful view over the Bay of Islands. We walked to the other side of the island and walked to 'Long Beach'. The water was wonderfully clear and we even went in up to our knees.