Around The World In 80 Waves

After leaving the Hannah family in Hastings I decide to head north across the central plateau. As with all New Zealand scenery the views everywhere in the road are stunning.

The first place of note that I stop for a bite to eat is Taupo, where I cannot resist having a go at the Hole in One challenge. The island you see here is floating on the lake and for a small fee you can whack some balls to try and land them in the holes. Doing so wins $5,000.

I don’t scare the island much with my erratic shots but do bounce a couple of it using a 9 iron, and am more fascinated by how they must collect the balls. You wouldn’t imagine needing scuba gear at a golf club!