Matata

We left Matamata on Monday afternoon. We arrived at Matata at about 3 and got set up just before the rain came down very heavily. Great timing. We used to live nearby on our first farming job many years ago. The place hasn't changed much at all. 

Last Tuesday, we had what is our first frost for the winter in Matamata. We didn't have any up north of course; just a lot of rain. The water pipe froze, but we were prepared with the jug full and some bottles of water ready for the morning. It was defrosted before it was time for showers and washing.

We got our electrical and self containment certificates while we were in Matamata, so we are set for another 4 years.

The camp here is nice and quiet. There are lots of pukekos and rabbits around the place. The rabbits aren't the least bit scared of people. Walking in barefoot is a bit fraught with all the poo about. So I don't ha ha

We went for a walk along the beach yesterday morning. The tide was in, so we were walking on a steep beach with soft sand, so it was quite a work out for our legs. It might be easier at low tide.

The camp ground looks across the lagoon towards the village, which is  bigger than I thought it was. They had a stream turn into a river a few years ago and a lot of homes were damaged or washed away with big rocks. The north end hasn't been built on since.

We are off grid while we are here. It is working very well, so we are very happy with it.

It's been a bit windy  for fishing with the drone. Perhaps tomorrow will be better. It has improved this afternoon.

Today we went for a walk along a track that runs between the lagoon and the swamp. Below are the photos I took.

The lagoon at Matata

Eddie on the track

Looking back towards the camp. The white blob is our van.

Across the lagoon to the village

 

Matata has a Nessie and a pub.