Mahia and Morere

It didn't take long for us to make the journey from Wairoa to Mahia, even with  stopping on the way for morning tea,  overlooking the beach.
What a beautiful beach is stunning Mahia!  We had planned to camp there,  but the camping ground had closed down.
After a play on the beach,  we carried on,  this time stopping at Morere Springs.   Gorgeous hot springs set in the bush.   More reasonably priced than Maruia!  $12 each.
About a two minute walk through the bush alongside a clear creek to three pools - warm, hot and freezing cold plunge pool. The setting was just lovely.   In the bush,  covered, beside a bubbling brook.   Just so nice.
After a soak, we carried on to Gisborne,  finding a campsite right on the beach.   Treated once more to the sounds of waves lulling us to sleep.  Lucky travellers!