A view of Whakatane this morning from part way up Puketapu (ancient pa site).
We stayed in Whakatane for two nights with the main aim of finding a handful of specific geocaches, part of a 'geotour' which highlights historic sites throughout NZ.
I’ve stayed in Whakatane I expect the town is not quite the same without the trips to White Island or are they still on? Went to a great Mexican restaurant there too, near the shore.
@happypat The White Island Tours business appeared to be still in operation but all tours to White Island have been cancelled, and I would be surprised if they ever run again after the eruption. It seems tours to other nearby islands are still being offered though. I went with a photographic group to White Island over 15yrs ago, before John and I met, and still remember the surreal feeling of walking around in that environment, like being on the moon or another planet. We had no idea then how dangerous it could be!
June 11th, 2020
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