DAY 2 AUCKLAND TO RUSSELL

We got a reasonably early start and headed for the coast. The roads were brilliant and we haven't even got to the good stuff yet. We rode past heaps of pretty bays and beaches, stopping along the way to take in the views and rest our sore bums.

 

We stopped in a placed called Wharangeri and this is where we had our first runin with the NZ language. Apparently “WH' is pronounced “F” similar to how we use “PH”. But not all the time. Its got me whucked why and even Karen the chick in the gps had no whucken idea.

We had a quick look at Wharangeri falls (or whatever their called) then up the road again through some pretty country side to our destination for the day which was Russell.

(SORRY NO PICS DUE TO OPERATOR ERROR)

Russell is a very nice little seaside village

We were able to book a seat on the Max Attack which is 1600hp speed jetboat that takes people out to Cathedral Cove and the Hole in the Rock. This was a great time and the views spectacular.

 
   
With that over we had the driver drop us back to our houseboat where we would be staying for the night. Here's a pic of it.

 

Nah actually that's bullshit heres a pic of our houseboat.

 

Nah actually that's bullshit too. We are really couchsurfing at Douglas & Williams fantastic house which has a great deck with views out over the Sth pacific ocean.

The boys met us after the max attack ride and we headed for a couple of local bars to continue our search for NZ finest beer. I have taken quite a liking to Macs gold Sam is still trying to find one she likes. Then a nice dinner at the pub overlooking the bay before a night time fullers tour of of Russel. .

We had a great time in Russell. Huge thanks to Douglas & William for showing us around and letting us couchsurf the night.  

 

Footnote: The max attack boat tour we wnt on was closed down by the NZ govt for beaching safety requirements the week after we were on it. Fantastic :-)
 

Comments

[Buzz]

Q: Why shouldn’t you throw rocks at a Maori on a bike?
A: Cause the bikes probably yours......

[Guy]

Thanks for that mate. I'll be sure to tell it to everyone in the next pub I go to. bike is going good cept for that farting thing it does.....very annoying.