The surf is currently prohibiting me launching from the campground near the Mokau River, a spot renowned in New Zealand for it's whitebait. South-westerly winds have been blowing now for days contributing to a three metre swell.
The forecast however is for the winds to swing around to the south-east although at 25 knots. I am hopeful that with the easterly and therefore offshore effect, this willl flatten the surf sufficiently for me to get away very soon.
In the meantime I have found coffee and newspapers at the Whitebait Inn along with connection to the internet... I have not yet sampled one of its 'famous' whitebait fritters.
The black sand is a result of ironstone. It will grind a kayak's keel back in short time.
The hard compact sand at low tide attracted this adventurer. Ironically there was not enough wind for him to get going.
The black sand is a result of ironstone. It will grind a kayak's keel back in short time.
The hard compact sand at low tide attracted this adventurer. Ironically there was not enough wind for him to get going.
The ridge behind the campground and beach.
The Mokau River mouth.
The Mokau River.
The Awakino River mouth.
The campground and beach nestled between the Mokau and Awakino Rivers.
