Whitianga

From Thames, I went to Whitianga on the east coast of Coromandel, which is known for its beaches, and for good reason. The weather is still summer-y here, even though it is mid autumn. The coast is soft limestone, with outcroppings of hard igneous rock from past volcanoes. The soft stone weathers quickly, leaving behind soft, sandy beaches that are divided up by curtains of volcanic rock. You can see the craggy, yet welcoming beaches this forms. The tree are pohutukawa, which bloom bright red in December. It must be an amazing sight.


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