Day 54 - Paraparaumu to Mana

 27 Feb

It wasn’t long this morning and we were walking Paraparaumu Beach along the Kapiti Coast.

Plenty of driftwood lay strewn along the beach. Amongst it all my eye caught sight of a greenish feather. Perhaps from the kākāriki bird (type of parakeet). I inserted it into the top of my mana stick, which continues to change daily.

At the settlement of Paekākāriki, we grabbed a bite to eat. Who should come wandering into the village? - Kathy and Ivet! Our trampers from way back in the Tararua Ranges. They had hitched to Waikanae and walked the segment to here. They were going to return back to Paraparaumu as they had hosts there. It again points out that everyone can craft their own journey through NZ. And, why not?

Ngatitoa Domain in Mana is where we pitched camp for the night.

Kapiti Island from Paraparaumu Beach.

It’s been some time since we were on a beach. Auckland’s North Shore, 1000 km ago.

Loving the coastline again.

A great shared trail for walking and cycling. Plus the odd fishing attempt.

We could faintly see the South Island from here.

Queen Elizabeth park on the Kapiti coastline.

Ivet and Kathy at Paekākāriki.

Old state highway 1. Most traffic takes transmission gully now.

Kapiti coastline near Paremata.

Colourful tunnel mural near Mana.