Waihi Beach Xmas 2008

After arriving at Waihi Beach late evening on Xmas Eve we cracked open the beers to get in the festive spirit, but only once we had pitched the tent and had a dip in the hot tub!

The next day (Xmas Day) we woke up and had a leisurely breakfast followed by a nice walk along the beach - we could tell it was going to be a scorcher!

In the afternoon we packed up a picnic of cheese and wine and walked over the headland to Orokawa Bay - a beautiful secluded beach. It was a strange place to spend Xmas but we had an amazing day relaxing and swimming in the sea.

In the evening we cooked a BBQ of lamb chops, sausages, baked potato, and corn on the cob. This was washed down with quite a few beers and followed by mince pie and custard (the taste of home!)

After ringing home and realising they were just starting their day, we went to bed having had a fantastic yet unusual Xmas day!