Whereas when we walk in the other direction we go up a lot of steps to the top of Whangarei Falls going this way we decided to take the path on the other side of the Falls which goes down gently. It starts off going under a lovely old Puriri Tree. I took several more photos going down this path but I only had my phone with me and, obviously, moved so the other photos were quite blurred.
Anyway, we walked alongside the river and came to the Redwood Trees
and the swimming hole although it is not swimming weather at the moment (11 degrees C. right now)
Through the bush
and alongside the stream
then back along Paranui Valley Road and up the hill on Kiripaka Road. I think we will be alternating with this walk as it is pleasant in both directions.
