New Zealand--the North Island
In Auckland with our friends Katherine and Adam
Countryside
The following photos are of Mangapohue Natural Bridge, between Waitomo and Marakopa. It's difficult to get very far very quickly. We stopped twice within 20 miles on the way to Marakopa and even passed on the third sign, since we wanted to get there before nightfall.
Stop #2 - Marakopa Falls
Click here for a short video of a cattle roundup that blocked the road in Marakopa. You will need Quicktime player.
The town of Marakopa
There are many, many sheep farms in New Zealand (look for little white dots--sheep)....
....run by guys like this.
Farmers used to herd sheep and cattle through this tunnel (accessible only in low tide) to the beach to be transported by ship.
This is the beach...
Bedding down at Lake Whakamaru
