Whangarei Hatea Loop

Winter time in New Zealand is cool as. Sometimes, too cool and makes you only want to stay home, like bears’ hibernation.
However, if you still remember how to be a human being and step out from sweet home, you will find the breathtaking scenery everywhere, like in the heaven.

Today, let’s visit Whangarei Hatea Loop.

Walk time: 60 Minutes

紐西蘭的冬天
偶爾會冷得讓你只想學熊兒冬眠
但如果鼓起勇氣當個人類
踏出戶外
俯拾即是的美景
有時候真的會讓你以爲自己身在天堂
今天
來到的是Whangarei美麗的港邊步道-Whangarei Hatea Loop

You may park in Town Basin and start the loop.
Not too difficult to find the free parking space. Even pay-parking, it’s free after 6 PM Monday to Friday and weekends.
Town Basin附近不難找到免費停車位,收費停車位6點以後和週末也都免費

Friends told me it took like forever to build this 2-lane harbor bridge and the capacity is way under the demands, so driving commuters are usually stuck in traffic during the peak time.
Well, at least they can enjoy the stunning harbor view after a long day.

聽說這座橋蓋了大概有一萬年吧~(一種中文的誇飾方式)
蓋好後卻發現不敷需求
開車通勤者尖峰時間常會卡在(僅)雙線的橋上很久
只能安慰他們…至少停頓時~還有漂亮河景可以欣賞

從橋上望去,有山有公園有白雲有藍天
真的很美啊!!!


There are some stylish chairs and equipment along the loop.
Feel free to lying down because normally not so many people here, which is one of the best parts of New Zealand, not crowded at all.

Loop沿路都有些頗富趣味的小椅子、小設施
重點是都沒人和你搶
想躺想坐都OK
這就是紐西蘭人煙稀少的好處

It’s easier to bump into cats in New Zealand. 紐西蘭鄉間路上遇到貓的機率比人可能高點

Enjoy the scenery along Whangarei Hatea Loop