New Zealand’s North Island in January 1978 had excellent surf and good weather as the following photos show. The NZ people were friendly and helpful and made my short stay there a memorable one. Locals picked me up if I was hitching, took me surfing, to the pub and put me up. The beaches were unspoilt and beautiful.
Driving down the road to this point you are welcomed by a view of one of the best set ups you could imagine.
New Zealand 1978 Whale Bay
And it just seemed to get better and better…
New Zealand 1978 Raglan Indicators
Manu Bay had most of the crowd on it but this view was hard to pass.
New Zealand 1978 Manu Bay
The mid week afternoon sessions were popular with the locals but crowds were thin during the day then.
New Zealand 1978 Evening Surf Raglan
A beautiful summers day 1978 at Manu Bay with a local surfer enjoying the conditions.
Surfer New Zealand Manu Bay 1978
And another scenic point break photo with only 3 guys in the water…
New Zealand Raglan 1978
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