I hitchhiked for the first time from Matamata to Mount Maunganui (Tauranga). Within 3 minutes standing on the side of the road, a car stopped. A lady named Linda who happened to have visited my country, The Philippines before. She was very kind. She even gave me her number to call her in case I get stuck, I can stay at her house. 🙂

I decided to stay at Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpacker though. A little over a kilometer away to Mount Maunganui which I visited right away. 

Here it is. Not too high. 🙂

I’m only starting and here’s my view already. 

What can you expect from the top? 

I spent at least an hour on this spot. It was just so serene. 

Here’s on my way down on the other side. 

The harbour side is where I ended when I came down.

I then went to Maunganui Beach. Lovely weather!

Nice little town. Bay of Plenty indeed. 😉

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