After visiting Langs beach the other half decided he wanted to visit the local Waipu Caves (pronounced why-poo). The entrance is off a long gravel road off the main State Highway north.
Surrounded by native bush, this area is frequented by cavers and people exploring inside which runs about 1km before it gets so narrow you can't go any further.
It was so dark inside that we found it extremely difficult to photograph even with torches so the flash sadly was used in each one.
The inside consists of different caves, puddles of water, limestone, dolomite and gypsum formations and tunnels. This area is of special significance to Maori as it was probably used for ceremonies.
There are walks and tracks outside too and lead up to views over Bream Bay and the Whangarei harbour.
The road out looking out over the whole countryside is covered in expansive harbour views and farmland. I think although this time we had good footwear (I had on gumboots) and torches if we go back there at any point we would need perhaps to be a bit more experienced in caving.
