Bye Bye Hihi

Hihi Beach Holiday Park was truly a wonderful camp spot and we really loved our 4-week stay here.  It was a gem of place and we will definitely back.

To be honest, we were rather puzzled as to why there were only 4 of us long-stayers there during our time there.  We thought it would be really popular with campers who like to spend winter in Northland.  But hey, Shhhhh .... maybe we should not say too much .... it could get too busy LOL.

So despite the temptation to stay longer, it was time for a change of scenery.  So on the morning of 17 June, it was "bye bye Hihi, and "hello Tauranga Bay".  We had heard how popular this camping spot was with the full-timers on the road, so we were curious and had to see it for ourselves.  So instead of continuing our journey up north, we headed down south for 40 km's.

Tauranga Bay is very different from Hihi; very open, a bit more rustic and you can park right up to the beach.  The view is spectacular!  What the park lacks in facilities, the views for your campsite are just wonderful.  What we quickly learnt here, is you come here to fish if you are a fisherman or you come here to enjoy the fabulous beachfront views from your mobile home.

Warning!  Expect another post of sunset photos - they have been spectacular from this beach!

Front row parking

Fabulous rocky cliffs

Beach in winter mood

This is how we roll at Tauranga Bay