The Taranaki volcano and Hawera township from Hawera water tower |
Hawera Water Tower |
From Hawera we drove to Dawson's Falls which are on the south eastern side of Mt Taranaki. From here we did a few walks. We walked to the actual Dawson's Falls via a look out and the small hydroelectric power station which powers the visitor centre.
Luke outside the hydroelectric powerstation |
The inside of the powerstation |
Dawson's Falls |
Dawson's Falls |
Ruth beside the Dawson's Falls |
The second walk was a loop walk to Wilkie's Pools, a series of small waterfalls, down the river, which fall into small pools. In the summer they are suitable for paddling in, but a bit cold today!!
Wilkie's Pools |
The beautiful steps we walked up |
The river with the very red and black volcanic rocks |
We finally drove onto Opunake where we will spend the night at a beach campsite. We had a lovely walk along the beach as the sun was beginning to set to take some beautiful photos.
The mountain started to appear from behind the clouds |
Opunake Beach |
Opunake Beach at Sunset |
Luke enjoying the beach |
The reflection in the sands on Opunake Beach |
The stunning Opunake Beach |
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