Phil whips up a big pot of porridge and everybody helps tidy up the Marae after breaky. Our little convoy of three twelve seaters hits the road down south following the instructions of Tom Tom the electronic navigation system. Once out of Auckland sweeping green hills surround us and we start counting sheep. We get to Waitomo Caves in the afternoon and the kids take over the hot tub and the playground. We finish the day with a sausage sizzle and the best short walk in New Zealand: limestone tunnels, glowworms, king ferns, cascading water, mossy trees & orchids all lit by a full moon and a procession of teenagers with torches and laughter.
Stefan
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