We visited this spot early last year across the shore from Rawene which involved a ferry ride taking us to Motukaraka. There is a Marae nearby and a historic church but apparently there are also pig hunting blocks of land for hunters but you need a permit from DOC. The Hokianga region covers a mixture of coastal forests, with Kauri, Manuka, Totara with sand dunes and mud flats - these are wildlife habitats that are home to native bats, kiwi, dotterils and kauri snails. It's good to know that any hunting dogs are required to have completed Kiwi aversion training which means they aren't interested in birds.
So next week we are due to drop down to Alert level 3 which is kind of similar to Alert level 4 except business can open for online deliveries and drive through. When we are down to Alert level 2 first thing I'm itching to do is to visit the nearest beach, Opito Bay and take the boat out onto the water for a fish. What's the first thing you're going to do?
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