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Day Visit Hauraki Gulf Saddle Island NZ
The Hauraki Gulf’s Saddle Island is a perfect picnic and swimming location You may have guessed, Saddle Island ( Te Haupa Island )gets its name because of the saddle like shape. Only a 15 min by boat from the mainland, this is a popular choice with us while fishing and exploring the Hauraki Gulf. No camping or huts but day visits are no problem.No permission needed just the usual rules. No fires, be careful of bringing any pests with your boat etc. There are signs up when you get there with the basic rules. This Island is a day explore Island. Walk the narrow bush strip up and over to…
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Hot Water Beach NZ to Do
Yes I had always wanted to go to Hot Water Beach NZ I have now ticked Hot Water Beach off the bucket list but would go again given the opportunity. My Visit to Coromandel was my big chance. My sister came over from Australia so we planned a visit to Coromandel. This was my big chance to go to a New Zealand beach with hot water. All I knew was that you dig a hole and then relax in the warm water that comes in from underneath. Staying in Coromandel I booked a cool little place right in Coromandel Township so the trip to Hot Water Beach was a little…