With Fiona finishing up work, she was ready for a bit of adventure. She made the drive down from Auckland, and we planned to meet at the Te Aroha NZMCA park, our base for the visit.
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Te Aroha is a lovely little town with plenty to explore. After a well-earned cup of tea to shake off the drive, Fiona was keen for a trip to Matamata, one of our usual café spots, just an easy 20-odd kilometers away. A relaxed lunch, a good cuppa, and a wander through town made for a great start to our time together.
Back in Te Aroha, I was keen to check out the local museum, given my work with historic images. The Te Aroha Museum, housed in the town’s old bathhouse, is a fascinating place. The former spa rooms now hold a well-curated collection, and the museum’s video gives a great insight into the area’s history. It’s an easy stroll from the NZMCA park and definitely worth a visit.
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There’s something special about walking into town across the old railway line, a reminder of Te Aroha’s past.
And with the NZMCA park now offering a double-sided dump station and fresh water, life on the road here is about as convenient as it gets!
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nice little town, we discovered a kind of dog a Teckle, shaped like seats for children. Had a nice coffee where all the locals had their lunch. By your pictures we haven’t seen the jewels of the place. That’s something to return for 👍.
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Yes I saw those sculptures on a previous trip. Great little town
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