On one of our last days we rode the ATV up the ridge to the highest point of Robby's 60 acres. We hiked to a lookout rock and enjoyed the scenery. From the top we could see views of the Cormandel Peninsula to the southwest and the east cost beaches on the other side.
We hiked into the jungle and climbed a giant puriri tree!
On our very last day there before we traveled back up the unpaved driveway to go back to Tryphena harbor, the two of us took a hike down the stream that leads to the beach right next to Robby's house.
Our stay on Great Barrier Island was one we'll never forget. The island has a little bit of magic to it, putting a spell on people to keep them there forever. It only slightly worked on us. We are off to buy a car tomorrow while we're back in Auckland. In the longer run we plan to make our way to the Northland!
-H&L
-H&L
