Forgotten World Adventures put together a three day custom tour (all inclusive) for our Probus Club. So we were part of the 17 strong group ready to enjoy all the fun and excitement of what was on offer. Leon, our driver, came down to Levin to collect us all, and we were on our way.
There was a brief stop at Hunterville, just time to admire the statue of the Hunterway dog. Hunterway dogs made an immense contribution to the steep farming district of Hunterville, where this breed of dog barks as it gathers and moves the sheep down from the hills. Big, upstanding dogs with a strong bark, their proud owners often enter them in sheep dog trials held throughout the country where they demonstrate their ability and skill.
Honouring the Hunterway dogs of the region
Back on the bus we drove along the Desert Road and had a great view of the classic cone shaped Mt Ngauruhoe, which has been active for at least 2500 years.
Mt Ngauruhoe
Our lunch stop was at the Lakeland Restaurant, on the edge of Lake Taupo. A lovely place and the meals were fabulous.
Fish and prawns for her, and steak for him
Group photo at the lake edge
Well fed and watered, it was back in the bus again for our final part of the trip for the day, arriving at the Forgotten World Motel in Taumarunui.
Comfy motel for the next two nights
And this is what we have come for – to do a rail cart tour the next day.
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Thinking of you two tonight - we are parked up at the NZMCA camp in Taupo. Started out this arvo at the DOC place but it got overrun so we retreated here. Very very nice.
We spent last night at a friend's place in Taumaranui and spoke about doing the railcart tour - maybe on our way home!
M&Dxx
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