We didn't waste any time getting out of Auckland, as after spending 1 month in and around the city we felt we had so much to see still in New Zealand! We signed up to tour the country with a company called 'Stray' who take backpackers on a budget around all the main sites with fun and expert commentary. We chose this company mainly because they are advertised as taking people 'off the beaten track' and gave us the opportunity to see some sites that many other companies didn't offer.
On our first day we were picked up at 8am and driven upto the top of Mt Eden for one final glorious view of the city of Auckland. At this time in the morning the clouds were stunning and this provided a perfect backdrop to say goodbye to Auckland.
Today we drove east of Auckland round to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, when many Aucklanders choose to come on holiday. We stopped in the small town of Thames for supplies and then arrived at the quiet little fishing village of Hahei early afternoon. From here we took a walk along the beach to the famous 'Cathederal Cove' a huge arched feature in the rock next to a white sandy beach. The beaches here were quiet and clean and the water is a lovely turqoiuse colour, and the views across the bay are stunning.
In the evening we had a big group BBq where everyone got to know each other and we got aquianted with or new bus driver, Bagginz.
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