Tawhranui Regional Park is a great family day out.  As a kid, we went to the park for family and work picnics on occasion over summer. One thing that  I remember is that the road was rough and very long, narrow and with lots of sharp corners and we used to dread the ride out there. I  also remember the very deep rock pool that dad and his workmates would throw a beer bottle into and dive in for it. Even now when I visit the park I look forward to seeing the rock pool. The road to Tawharanui is much improved and the park is a beautiful place to…