A view looking south from the ridge above Karekare. On the left are hills, dropping down to wetlands. Alongside the wetland runs a black sand beach. Rolling surf can be seen to the right. The sky is light grey cloud.
Looking out to Paratahi island from the beach. In the foreground is black sand and long grass. The sea is blue with white capped waves. The island is dark pointed rocks with a small amount of grass/ small plants growing on it.
Part of the track once you reach the beach. Black loose sand surrounded by various coastal grasses and plants.
An old small tunnel that you pass though on the track. The tunnel opening is surrounded by large Pohutukawa trees, smaller kawakawa and other plants.
Walked the recently reopened Zion Hill loop out at #Karekare this weekend (~3hrs). It's an uphill start for ~40mins to the top of the ridge, then fairly easy going after that. A couple of very small, shallow water crossings (easy to jump or rock hop), but may [β¦]
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