Bumblebee gathering pollen on a pink & orange flower.

Remains of the earthworks and tunnels at Ruapekapeka Pā.

Remains of a British cannon at Ruapekapeka Pā.

Bumblebee on a flower at Flat Hills Cafe. Where the bus stops.
My Waitangi Day at Waitangi road trip is almost over.
Had an excellent time, learned heaps, as always just by using the shut-up and listen strategy.
Our last stop before leaving Te Tai Tokerau Friday, Ruapekapeka Pā.✌
#BucketListTrip2025

Taupo.
Twenty minutes from my destination.
Waiting for the bus to move.
...and it's 4:20
#BucketListTrip2025
#Waitangi2025

Pink flowers with a bumblebee.

Flower garden. Pink red blue yellow purple orange flowers visible.

Flower garden. Red white pink orange blue yellow purple flowers visible.

Pink flower with a bumblebee on it harvesting nectar.

#BucketListTrip2025
#Waitangi2025
Today's lunch stop at Flat Hills cafe.
It's where all the buses stop for lunch.
The cafe has a fabulous flower garden in front of the toilet block.🥰