Annual leave

We returned to the Crow’s Nest apartments in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, for our friends’ weekend away over Labour Weekend. It is two hour’s drive (windy and hilly) away from Katikati.

Friday night and Ghandi joined us over curry dinner! Saturday was Kiwi fare and Sunday was fresh fish from our half day charter trip. On the way out, we saw three different pods of dolphins! We anchored near to Red Mercury Island and as it was a bit sloppy in the water some of our group were unwell but that side of the boat caught the biggest fish.

This year we did not even go to the fantastic Lost Springs hot pools nor did we venture further to other Coromandel towns but made a detour on our way home to see Hot Water Beach and Hahei. The good news is the hot water has become hotter and more beach is involved and it is free! There isn’t any bad news. Hahei holiday spot is now my pick of places to stay. The swimming or kayaking beach is safe and gorgeous with islands dotted all around protecting the sand from surf and wind. Hahei is near to knock out picture postcard scenic sights like Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach and close enough to Whitianga, fishing charter trips or restaurants etc.

Next year we will go back again.