January 22, in New Zealand, we decided to get off the beach and go for a beautiful tramp (hike) from our campground in Teputaputa Bay to the northern most accessible point, Cape Reinga. Cape Reinga houses the longest manned light house in New Zealand. In 1987, the system switched to solar power with operations monitored in Wellington, New Zealand.
Estimated to take 2 ½ hrs, we did the tramp in 1 ½ hrs. Even though it was shorter than expected it had many enormous declines/inclines. Throughout the tramp we were able to experience the vast views of hillsides and steep rocky cliffs. Peering down to the bottom of the cliffs you could see gorgeous beaches with water access only except for the one that our trail led to, Sandy Bay. Even though the water was crystal clear and looked very refreshing, we chose to wait until we got back to our campground for a swim. We were very lucky that we were staying there and had access to the wonderful water because the trail had almost no shade and it was excruciatingly hot.
The beach in Teputaputa had the best surf for playing. All day we enjoyed ourselves in the water and even managed to body surf! One thing that was very interesting was all the day tour busses. Around lunch time, the beach filled with day trippers and then in the next minute, the busses drove away and the beach was ours. Unfortunately we had to leave, because after staying for three days, we had used all of our food.
This was one of our favorite places.-Carsen
Estimated to take 2 ½ hrs, we did the tramp in 1 ½ hrs. Even though it was shorter than expected it had many enormous declines/inclines. Throughout the tramp we were able to experience the vast views of hillsides and steep rocky cliffs. Peering down to the bottom of the cliffs you could see gorgeous beaches with water access only except for the one that our trail led to, Sandy Bay. Even though the water was crystal clear and looked very refreshing, we chose to wait until we got back to our campground for a swim. We were very lucky that we were staying there and had access to the wonderful water because the trail had almost no shade and it was excruciatingly hot.
The beach in Teputaputa had the best surf for playing. All day we enjoyed ourselves in the water and even managed to body surf! One thing that was very interesting was all the day tour busses. Around lunch time, the beach filled with day trippers and then in the next minute, the busses drove away and the beach was ours. Unfortunately we had to leave, because after staying for three days, we had used all of our food.
This was one of our favorite places.-Carsen
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