Rawene

Rawene is the third oldest township in New Zealand. It features some well-maintained historical buildings and a ferry across the harbour to the northen-most part of the North Island. I liked this set-up as an old Maori canoe sits in front of the whitemen's church. Church name is also clever.

We enjoyed lunch at the Boathouse Cafe. It is an old boathouse, right on the water that has been done up as a restaurant and gift gallery.