The next stop on our ICA Rally was three nights at Kairakau. It was a bit of a squeeze but all the vans fitted in, with the excellent parking skills of Bill and Martin. Toilets, showers, a hall to gather in, and most welcome to the ladies, a washing machine was available to do the never ending laundry chores.
The keen fishermen in the group were very happy. Down to the adjacent beach they went each day, carrying their rods and drones to take the lines out. The competition was fierce, they were all hoping to win the prize for biggest fish caught.
ICA club fishermen and the handy drone
For the rest of us, it was lovely to take a walk along the sandy beach in the warm sunshine. Locals and family groups frolicked on the beach, with a few hardy souls taking a swim. We watched the occasional surfer as they waited for the right size wave to carry them ashore on their surf boards. One of the locals is an expert in the art of mosaics, and her work is dotted around the place, including this rather fabulous settee overlooking the beach.
Down at the beach
Kairakau is tucked in under big looming cliffs, stark and dramatic indeed. The weathered peaks on the cliff tops encircle the small beach settlement like a lover’s embrace.
Jagged cliffs
The usual Morning Teas and Happy Hours took place in the handy hall, with our final Happy Hour outside in the sunshine, with a million dollar view looking out at the beach.
Bill announced the winner of the Fishing Contest – ably won by Helen, who landed the largest fish. Sadly for the men, most of the other catches were tiddlers!
Helen was the winner!
Happy Hour was followed by a group BBQ with everyone eating outside together. This was a lovely way to finish off our final night at Kairakau Beach.
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What a picturesque spot to camp at. Congratulations to Helen. I hope she’d didn’t drink them all in one go and wake up with a corona virus. LOL
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