We’ll finish off with a view of the hamlet and the surrounding countryside from Rangikapiti Pa. A Pa is an ancient Maori hill fort. This one in the middle of Doubtless Bay, is very strategic indeed.

Aside from fishing, Mangonui Harbour and Doubtless Bay is a great place for sailing, and there were quite a few sailing boats moored too.

That’s all from NZ for now. The next post will be from much closer to home.