Day 13 - Freedom 306k to Whananaki Holiday Park

A friendly possum decided to tamper with our billy, pan and cups on the picnic table during the night. The odd kiwi screeched out also. I played a ‘you tube’ audio clip of a kiwi calling, just to see if it would cause a stir. It did.

Rain was falling at 6.30. My Uncle Graham has the rhyme - rain before seven, fine by eleven; rain after seven, rain all day. It stopped for us by 7.30, so the rhyme must be true.

Back on the trail. Weaving our way down through farmland 250m above sea level. Plenty of road walking before reaching Whananaki North Holiday Park. A tent site with tree shade. 

Our neighbouring family pulled in with a caravan and got talking. Dad was Daniel from Dargaville. (An example of alliteration for all my students back at Tatuanui School). We shared some of our experiences so far, and they were keen to listen.

A lovely swim in the pool, followed by some brilliant tasting burgers at the next door takeaway store.

A walk along the harbour to wear of the food (like we hadn’t walked enough!) and then soaked in the sunset.

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