Yesterday we camped in one of the largest Kauri Forests in the northland of New Zealand. Kauris are giant trees which grow to over 16m in circumference and 40m high. They were logged extensively and their gum was used to produce varnish in the late 19th century - only few remain in the Natural Preserves today. After a couple hours walking through the cool forest and admiring these monsters, we enjoyed a lazy lunch near an ice-cold stream, dipping in it for only very brief moments. We then continued toward Auckland where we arrived last night into a noisy inner-city campsite - the worst we've slept in a while. Cities are much louder after you've spent a couple days in the wilderness.Today we are exploring the largest, liveliest city of New Zealand also called the city of Sails. The port is famous for hosting the America's Cup and there are many cafes and restaurants scattered out onto the streets that give it a European feel.
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