Not a bad start to the day! Look at that awesome sunrise. We set off around 8am and headed to Ruakaka township. We had some pills to pick up at the pharmacy, while we waited we had breakfast/brunch at the local cafe. I ended up sitting outside with the bags while Rowan shopped at the butchery and supermarket. We had a goal to be at the Wharf at Marsden Point by 3pm. Easily making the time, having a few book breaks along the way. Once we got to the wharf there were some guys fishing. They caught a Kingfish while we waited for our taxi. Blair takes Te Araroa walkers over the water, he was great I didn’t even get wet feet. We have camped up and we thought we had the place to ourselves, as only TA walkers and self contained vehicles are allowed here. But we have had a few cars show up and I think it will become a busy camping spot haha. Us South islanders don’t like sharing as we are so spoilt with not needing too. While getting lunch and dinner sorted we came across this fella

First time I have seen a frog in the wild in NZ not including the frogs we saw every year at Runamuck. We are heading into back country doc site tomorrow and may be put of reception for a few days.