We reluctantly left The Hideaway to drive to La Petite Farme at Kerikeri. Again, we took the scenic coast road which goes via Russell Rd. Russell Rd is basically an 8km gravel track with steep drops either side – average speed about 20 km/h! We later found that it is not a route recommended for tourists but it was quite an experience. There was no other traffic. However, we made it down to Russell and took the ferry across to Paihia and then after a little sightseeing. Paihia has a great beach and so we lazed around  bit and then drove on to Kerikeri where we stayed the night.