Had a really good day. Started at Matai and Horseshoe Falls. Smallish but very beautiful. Moved on to Purakaunui Falls. The bush walk to get there was quite short but as good a section of bush as I have experienced all trip. And the falls themselves as pretty as I have seen too. Then Surat Bay. Fabulous, with some terrific sightings of Sea Lions. Nugget Point Lighthouse for the views after that and finally Roaring Bay in the hope of seeing Yellow Eyed Penguins returning from a days fishing! Watched from six till dark but only saw half a dozen. Still very much worth it. The way they glide just below the surface of the water to the shore edge before seemingly struggling the last few metres out of the surf. And then they all appear to go through the same ritual before settling down to rest. No pics unfortunately as my camera couldn't cope with the distance and still get reasonable detail.
Matai and Purakaunui Falls attached.
Off to Dunedin now for a couple of days.
Glen x
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