Today I had brunch with my friend J at Ōtaki then we drove around 12 Km southeast to where the road to Ōtaki Forks is closed on account of a slip about 4 years ago.

I've never been to that area before, and it's gorgeous. We walked a couple of kilometres then turned round.

Ōtaki Forks walk, road closed barrier and signage. Lush green hills behind.
Steps with a rope hold cross the slip. Lush green hills behind.
Lush green hills with a small river flowing through the valley below.