NZ -Forgotten World Highway & Mt. Taranaki

We've really enjoyed the beautiful countryside between Tongariro National Park and Egmont National Park on the North Island of New Zealand.  We

• traveled along the Forgotten World Highway,

Sheep happy to be forgotten

Old tunnels through mountains

nFirst glimpse of Mt. Taranaki above the clouds

2nd Highest Falls in New Zealand

• hiked to Damper Falls, 

• hiked the environs of Mt. Taranaki, 

Hiking Trails and Avalanche Zones

From Taranaki to Tasman Sea

Beautiful Wildflowers

Swinging Bridges over deep gorges

Wilke Pools - Icy water

• visited the pioneer heritage village in Stratford

Wonderful heritage village preserving NZ pioneer history

Old School House

Only known bathtub made from Kauri Tree

As of today, January 11 (NZ time), we are on the Tasman Sea in a campground in Opunake.

All is well with the 2 Sail R's