Yesterday we bid farewell to our wonderful hosts and headed off to Dargerville where we met Keith and Noel from the Kaikohe Rotary Club who took us to where three natural lakes were, the largest of which was well stocked with trout. Lovely area however unfortunately we couldnt cast a rod to catch ourself a trout as we were on the road again headed into the Kauri forets to view an example of one big specimen. Then off for lunch in Kaikohe but not before sighting some spectacular scenary in the harbour mouth. In the afternoon we visited an historical town of Raiwena then off to have a shower and a change of clothes before we presented our presentation at the dinner meeting of the Kaikohe Rotary Club. The Club was a warm friendly club who made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Our presentation went well and we then headed off to our new hosts place at Piahia which is on the coast with beautiful beaches. Kaikohe rotarian Keith Day hand ed us the keys to his car which was both a generous and brave gesture!
From whoa to go the day comprised 13.5 hours before we reached our host's destination so needless to say we all hit the pillow asap.