Friday, June 24
Our last full day in NZ! Definitely not enough time.
R was completely set on seeing the statue characters from the children's book series by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd. If you have kids, know kids, or even just like children's lit, you should order these books about Hairy MacLary and gang. We made a special trip to Taranga just to make it happen. Totally worth it! Taranga was a gorgeous port/beach town and we all wished that we had tons more time there!
Next we headed to Karangahake gorge. We'd intended to bike ride there on the old railroad bed but there were no kid bikes for hire so we decided to walk instead. It turned out to be a great choice- we walked through old mine tunnels on a walk called 'Windows'- aptly named due to the windows, looking into the gorge, placed periodically through the tunnel to help with light. Much of the tunnel was very, very dark! Scenery was gorgeous. New Zealand is just so cool.
Last stop on our circuit was Zorbing! The kids had been waiting for this one! Maddy didn't feel great and I was soooo cold. In order to Zorb, one must be in a swimsuit and the employees put warm water in it. I just couldn't do it. But watching was so great! Joel went once and all 3 kids went 2ce. R was soooo brave!!!
We hit Buger Fuel one more time (YUM), then McDs for wifi once more, and then went home to pack!
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