Author: Rosie

Surf Highway 45 – Opunake to Oakura

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It was as cold as a witches tit and blowing a force ten gale when Rosie opened the doors of the camper van.  The Operators plan was to stay the night here at the end of the road….the camper was shuddering and swaying, Rosie was terrified the wind was going to blow it over. Good old Cape Egmont, Rosie has never visited this site and found it any different. 

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Opunake Beach Holiday Park – SH45

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The beach itself is a black sand surf beach, nestled within two promontories, it makes for good swimming which is fully patrolled in the summer at the peak of the camping season.  The beach is a public one with toilets, gas BBQs, a fantastic kids playground with paddling pool and picnic shelters available for everyday use. 

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South Island – Cook Strait to Blenheim

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Waiting in the morning sun in the ques of traveller’s awaiting the ferry was quite exciting, all the cars were lined up and a feeling of anticipation was building, and there she sailed into the harbour, The Arahura, fresh from her first crossing of the day ready to unload and  transport Rosie and The Operator off on holiday! 

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