Mapua

Yesterday we rode 40km from Kaiteriteri to Mapua. With rain clouds chasing us the whole way, we didn't stop to loiter at any of the tantalising cafes (including one with tame eels that you could feed!). This is the first campsite that we've been to that offers a restaurant/bar, so we ordered some refreshing beverages and then returned an hour later for dinner. After dinner we took the low tide route into town, walking through clay and clam shells to the cute town centre. Today was our lazy day - we lounged around until the heat and humidity chased us out of our cabin. We started on a 30km wine route that passes by 5 wineries, but we didn't get past the first one! At Mahana Estates we tasted 9 different wines, ate a delicious mixed platter of cheeses, charcuterie and antipasto and topped it off with dessert since the shady patio with live music an excellent view was exactly what we were looking for!