Forget to write that I climbed Te Mata Peak near Hastings. It's not a mountain... more of a hill, but nice nonetheless. Spectacular views and I had great weather!

Went to the National Aquarium and Possum Museum in Napier, saw lots of Art Deco at night and a beautiful sunrise from a lookout well above the city.

On the way to Gisborne I stopped at Mahia Peninsula to see a truly amazing sunrise again - well worth the detour.

Now I'm in Gisborne ready to hit the road to the East Cape. Weather isnt' exactly improving though. =( Might delay my departure for one day. We'll see how things are going.

GOOGLEMAP about the North Island so far