waitotara valley road trip

We went looking for a wee church in Ngamatapouri along the Waitotara Valley Road,

the longest no-exit road in New Zealand. 

We never found the church, apparently turning around before we got there, 

but there was a lot to see. The scenery was very unique

 along the river--including wandering stock.

Pampas grass was everywhere! It's invasive here, but sure was pretty.

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our latest adventure

We have been out wandering about the countryside again. We started 

along the Forgotten World Highway and drove south to the Whanganui River Road.

There were a few specific places I wanted to visit--and I will share them with you--but half the fun is getting there.

Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe (otherwise, known as Mt Doom!).

We saw lots of wild goats--but only after Hubby commented that we hadn't seen any yet!

Wild turkeys.

Gas warning sign along the way.

This is one of many cute lambs that we saw.

That's kilometers per hour, not miles (about 15.5 miles).

This little lost guy had his duck friend to keep him company.

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