On our second try getting north, Whangarei to Paihia
Which included a ferry ride. You can see the coastline is missing here on Garmin’s map. Only a bit of this is over the water
Google version, approx.
So we’ve decided to take the coast road around the flooding and it’s perfect. The washouts have either been filled with gravel or are no problem to ride through
These trees are full of what looks to be (but can’t be) a Bromeliad
Again
We’re riding the coast but only see it 1/2 the time. But the road is twisty and fun
A remote beach
You can see the huge surf top right
Lots of this
The town of Russell
The ferry from Russell to Paihia
Very modern
Then a fast ride to Mangonui
Which turns out to be a great stop
But that night, tragedy in Buenos Aires
