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
New Zealand Whale Bay
And it just seemed to get better and better…
New Zealand 1978 Raglan Indicators
NZ Raglan Indicators
Manu Bay had most of the crowd on it but this view was hard to pass. New Zealand 1978 Manu Bay
NZ Manu Bay 1977
NZ 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
NZ Raglan Indicators
A beautiful summers day 1978 at Manu Bay with a local surfer enjoying the conditions.
Surfer Paul Bates at New Zealand Manu Bay 1978.
NZ Paul Bates at Manu Bay
And another scenic point break photo with only 3 guys in the water…
New Zealand Raglan 1978
NZ Raglan 1977Indicators
Crow's Garage 