Ripiro Beach

First (F) | Last (L) | Return (R)

Starting here at Pouto
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Drop down onto the beach and turn right
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Photo first!
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Onto the beach.
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The sand is very variable
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Looking back toward Pouto
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South toward Helensville and South Head
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I teamed up with the Clark family for this trip
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Now it's amazing — tell kids that this is dangerous quicksand …
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… and what do they do?
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In the dunes below the now disused Pouto lighthouse
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Kids playing in the dunes is OK
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Now who's this walking up to join us?
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That's my mate Glenn
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The lighthouse itself is in danger from erosion
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Looking to the west from the base of the lighthouse
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Climb the stairs for a new perspective
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It even makes South Head seem that bit closer
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Now back on the beach and heading west
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Fast and wide
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Rounding the heads we begin the journey north
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Please don't play on any of the cliffs here
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The cliffs are easily damaged by inconsiderate use
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Just so majestic
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Wrecks are often exposed by wind and tide
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Back heading north
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A quick stop at Moremonui to visit this monument
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And of course a family snap
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Back to running north — we haven't seen a soul yet
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If you don't care about salt, a quick run through the spray
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Running alongside the Clarks' Cruiser
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Almost in front, but not for long
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All too soon, the exit
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