Our ears always popped when we drove over the Kaimai Ranges,
a low mountain range that separates the Waikato region from the Bay of Plenty,
and Mother would give us Minties (a chewy sweet) to stop us complaining about our
discomfort.
Hidden away, near the top of the Range, can be found the
Ngamuwahine Reserve.
It is accessed by a narrow winding dry dusty gravel road that leads
from the main highway into the bush.
Some people like to freedom camp here.
We visited for a quiet picnic lunch on a hot summer’s day.
The river water was cool and refreshing, burbling on its way
over the rocks and forming deep pools in the shadows beneath the fern covered
banks.
Yesterday we had rain all day (I disappeared into a book –
Pawn Of Prophecy by David Eddings) and today the weather is not much better. That is what makes it so pleasant to remember
summer in the middle of winter J
Margaret.
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I could sure use a picnic along there...I loved the views you showed.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful countryside. What a great place for camping and a picnic.
ReplyDeleteThat looks a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteThat area looks like a fine place to go for a picnic. There are even tables provided, close to the water. A lovely summer memory on a wet winter day.
ReplyDeleteI have never noticed that side road - I must keep an eye out for it next time I head that way - it looks a wonderful spot!
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Blessings
Maxine
I love to look back on my blog on cold wet days, each year I publish my post into a home made books, our grandsons love I have books with their photo's in.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you visited the reserve, we were there about 3 years go, it's a nice quiet spot.
ReplyDeleteThe times I have driven over and through The Kaimais - sigh!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your beautiful countryside. Hope the weather improves for you soon. B x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Waking up memories. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteLovely images from the preserve. It looks like a pretty spot for a picnic. Take care and stay safe! Enjoy your day!
This looks like a very beautiful area to visit, a real haven from the constant scurrying of urban life. I hope the campers and other visitors respect its beauty and don't leave trash and litter when they leave.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful place! Hard to imagine it being winter over there when it is so hot and dry here. :) I was talking with my daughter (on the phone) about the shape our country, and other places too, are in, and I commented that I wanted to go to New Zealand. She said, Oh mom, that's where I want to go! Wish we could.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful memory! I love 'off the beaten track' places like this, too. It's so gorgeous, thanks for sharing it with us.
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This is absolutely lovely! If I were able to afford travel, I always thought I would like to visit New Zealand!
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