Matata Bay of Plenty 17-19 November 2010

Camp just taken over by DOC since recent floods & slips which devastated the area.  Under development probably ready by Xmas.  Very close to beach but not very suitable for long walks along it.  There is a wet land adjacent but it too has suffered from the floods & slips.  Were told there were white herons there but we didn't see any.  However, it was a reasonable distance from Whakatane so we did a day trip in there & loved it - so well set out, with a lovely bike track right along the river to the port which we of course enjoyed.  The weather was lovely & we both thought it would be a very nice place to live.