Wh = F and Whongamumu = A Bay to Ourselves

    Three weeks ago we were able to take a hike to the old whaling station in Whongamumu Bay.   We have had some recent winter low pressure rain storms hanging over the Northland, so it was terrific to have a sunny day on the weekend. The temperatures have been comparable to a beautiful fall day in the Pacific NW, so the hiking has been awesome when we get the chance to go.  As you can see from the pictures, there was not a whole lot of competition for parking spots at the trailhead. 

   Googlemap Rawhiti (pronounced Ra Fiti) and head down the road a few kilometers west of town, and you will find this bay.  About 6 kilometers round trip up and over a small ridge.  Getting to the trek required a quick ferry ride from Paihia to Russell which was a first for the kids.  As you will see from the final picture in this series, there was some crowding at the end of the trail.  May have to split this into two or three posts, so bear with us.