Another day, another peninsula... This time we headed south to Awhitu peninsula which forms the southern end of the Manukau harbour. There's loads to see and do here so we spent time checking out places for future visits. First stop was the Awhitu regional park with some great walks and not only the beach in this photo, but another one around the headland in the distance.
We then stopped off at various beaches along the peninsula - this is Orua Bay to which we will return this summer as a nice small campsite right next to the beach.
Further round the peninsula is Wattle Bay where Royston managed to get in his last fishing of the year, no fish this time but plan to try again when camping at Orua. This is looking west towards the head of the Manukau Harbour.
The west coast Karioitahi beach stretches the length of the peninsula and reminded us a lot of our trip to Baylys Beach a year or so ago. The main difference here is the black volcanic sand. Though not the nicest beach on the peninsula, a popular spot for surfers and fishermen.
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