Debut trip to Paraparaumu Beach
30.04.19 Tuesday Kapiti Holiday Resort, 15 Beach Haven Place, Paraparaumu Beach x 2 nights - $44/night. Loaded up the van with food and wine, hooked it up behind the car with only a small lesson learned, keep the brake on while engaging the motor movers otherwise jockey weheel can move. Didn't go far though but need to keep in mind. Had an uneventful drive north, traffic was light at mid-day and weather was good. Van tows nicely, don't really know it is there and it was quite windy on the road. The camp is great, large grassy area with individual chalets including a toilet, basin and hot shower for each site. Friendly Manager too. It's just a short walk to Manly Street then down the track and you're on the beach. Walked a couple of blocks north and found a useful shopping complex, two dairies, coffee bar, bakery and a booze shop. We had some cloud cover today interspersed with sunny patches and 17C but during my later afternoon walk it started ...