Hiking down the stairs on the Waipu Coastal Walkway, destination is Ding Bay, about 45 minutes south.

The views between rocks and jungle trees are fantastic. It looks tropical, but there was a cool breeze blowing. It IS winter we have to keep telling ourselves!

We made it to Ding Bay, but the tide is in.

On the return hike we had great views of Sail Rock in the distance, looking like a huge ship sailing in. We also spotted a canoe with two hulls, being rigorously rowed by 4 athletes. Maybe they are training for a competition?