2008 3/02 NZ, Auckland Hike

Our last day in New Zealand absolutely had to include a hike.

Richard and Liz and their friends, Paul and Barbara invited us to join them on a hike along the beach outside Auckland to the beachside town of Karekare. With daypacks on our backs and hiking boots (some more worn than others) laced to our feet, we were ready to set-out! The walk took about 4 hours and we really enjoyed taking in the beautiful coastline one last time. We had a great day even though the weather was overcast and we were sprinkled on a couple of times. The scenery was grand and nothing could dampen our spirits - it was a great way to end our trip - hiking again with our Kiwi friends!

Here are a few photos from our day - Richard wading through the stream, the group taking a breather on the beach, Liz emptying water out of her boots.