Undoubtedly beautiful

Pulled in at Doubtless Bay. We were in instantly in no doubt of this bays beauty. It had a distinct British feel about the place, you know when the sun finally decides to pop out. But it was more than just the
weather, the smell of the sea to the feel of shops. It was 'hairs up' on the back of the neck time. We could have been anywhere on the English south coast !!

Driving on we were both stunned with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. A mixture of The Lakes, Welsh rolling hills and the British Countryside all right there before the eyes. All very beguiling to say the least. And they say the south island is the real stunner. Is the best still yet to come!

Heading further south we reached the Kerikeri inlet. Often referred to as the nations cradle due to the links to some of New Zealands earliest history. We had a quick peak at The Stone Store NZ's oldest

standing stone building. On display a striking example of early colonial architecture. Originally built to house mission supplies she now stands guard over the inlet fed from Wharepuke Falls just up river.