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| We explored many places off the beaten track - and some tracks were pretty basic |
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| But others were quite beautiful and restful - good for the soul. |
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| Even in the odd shower, there was beauty to be seen |
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| Waterfalls were tucked away in all sorts of remote places |
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| The trees had been there quite a while |
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| Even growing out of solid rock - one would wonder how they survived. |
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| Roadside pools reflecting the surrounding shrubbery |
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| Or the manmade structures - which were remarkably in good order considering the negligible population |
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| The wildlife were tolerant of humans, since they would see so few, and kept an eye on us. |
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| Some areas had masses of gorse. Pretty, but awfully illegal |
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| Stayed on a variety of Motels. This one at Tolaga Bay was VERY informal - neat !! |
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| Decided not to stay at this one - dining room below standard ......... |
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| As you can guess, have always been fascinated by old abandoned houses |
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| And another one |
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| Not only were the houses old - this was part of the Tolaga Bay jetty |
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| BUT - it looked MUCH better at 5 a.m. in the morning. |
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| This 660 metre long jetty, the longest in New Zealand, is being restored, which is a great effort for a town of only 600 people. |
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| Other jetties around the Cape were not so well preserved, but great for photographers !! |
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| Tiny settlements dotted around the Cape reached by narrow twisting roads through interminable hills, but each one with miles of stunning beaches |
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| Summer, yet not a soul in sight. Imagine this in Hong Kong !!!! |
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| Total solitude. Brilliant. |
