Hokianga Harbour October 2007

Hokianga Harbour October 2007

They presumed we were heading for the Barrier

But actually it was the Hokianga

The Omapere Copthorne is a superb venue

Sales planning, interrupted by an urgent new business pitch

Later, Joe & Bill of Footprints Waipoua showed us their place

Tane Mahuta

?2000 years old, a majestic living legend

We spent a very cool 30 minutes there

Followed by a walk to the Heads lookout

Conditions were less than ideal

And the next day we were back planning for 2008

It wasn't as serious as it looks

Fine but windy for our Sand Dunes adventure

Top of the Sand Dunes, ready for sand surfing

Some found it easier than others

Stacy

Murray

Mike

Julie

Emma

Tony

Brent

Scott, Helen

Incredible landscape

Then a pickup from the Hokianga express

Quick harbour tour

A magnetic place with justifiably proud locals