Day 16 - Tidesong to Waipu

We farewelled Ros and Hugh from Tidesong about 8.30. Karl was trying to sort something out for me on my phone when the loose gravel slid from under his feet and he went down heavily on his left knee. Blood oozed from a couple of cuts below his knee. We did our best to clean the wound and place a dressing on it. 

The big thing will be to watch for any infection.

After 15k we arrived at Reotahi Bay. Here we crossed the Whangārei Harbour to a wharf at Marsden Point. This oil refinery had closed down  a couple of years ago. It had impressive sized tanks and chimneys.

Along the beach we trekked. Under a beautiful clear blue sky and a gentle breeze. 

Seven kilometres down the beach we cut inland to a Fresh Choice store and had a feed of fruit etc.

More road walking before heading out to the beach again and down past Uretiti DoC campground. Another 4km and we were glad to be heading roadside to Waipu. 

After another 40k day we arrived at Glenice and Larry’s place. This was nearing 8pm.

They warmly greeted us and supplied some very much appreciated quiche and salad for dinner. The conversations rolled easily about great walks of NZ, e-bike riding along bike trails, and motor homing adventures.

A comfy bed for the night!

Gratefulness is always close at hand when on the trail.