Jan. 30, 2013
As we made our way to the west coast, we stopped near the town of Opononi for coffee and to look at the dunes across the harbor.
We had tried to make a reservation at neighboring town Omapere’s Copthorne hotel, but they were booked. Finding no last-minute cancellations, we decided we’d drive back to Opua after seeing the Kauri trees. It would be a long day, but we could be back before dark. This meant no lingering in Opononi, but there wasn’t much to see there anyway. –Cyndi
