GO NZ: Exploring the Coromandel by campervan in six scenic roadside stops
17 Mar, 2021 05:16 PM
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Petrina Darrah explores the Coromandel by campervan, from Opoutere to Ōpito
Born and raised in the Coromandel, with the Pinnacles my maunga and Tairua River my awa, I thought I knew the peninsula well. But it wasn t until I bought a campervan that I realised how much I had been missing.
Taking to the Coromandel s notoriously winding roads in a campervan gave me a whole new license to explore. From behind the wheel, gravel roads promised hidden walks and views rather than just teeth-chattering tests of endurance. East and west coasts meant chasing sunrises and sunsets. And with a mix of paid, DoC, and freedom campsites, I never had to worry about lingering too long in one spot; there s always another place to park right around the corner.
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A MAN caught riding his motorcycle while disqualified this week told an Ipswich magistrate it had not been a deliberate act of defiance.
Joseph Spijkers said he had not received the official court letter about his disqualification when he was pulled over a few days later riding on the Cunningham Highway.
The disqualification had been imposed by the court while he was not present, and he claimed to have been unaware of his situation at the time.
Spijkers conceded, however, that he had previously been warned he would be losing his licence if he did not attend the court hearing.
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Subscriber only Heavy rain has slammed into Brisbane, causing flash flooding and traffic chaos across the city, with reports of over 55mm falling in an hour. Authorities are warning of long delays on the Ipswich Mwy between Redbank and Darra due to heavy rain causing issues in both directions. Flash flooding at Goodna as storms move across Brisbane on Thursday. Picture: RACQ There is also congestion on the Pacific Motorway from Loganholme to Rochedale, and reports of flash flooding at Goodna. Flash flooding at Goodna as storms move across Brisbane on Thursday. Picture: RACQ