Buh Bye beautiful Mārahau! We’ve got a long day ahead of us.A sunrise paddle Waka? Yup. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll learn all about the ancient Māori practice (and quite possibly catch one of the best sunrise views of your lifetime!).Time for a quick lunch pitstop in this historic gold rush town, decorated by two wonderful rivers. We’ll then drive down the rugged northwest coast, passing by rainforests & beaches (on a clear day you can even see the stunning Aoraki/Mt Cook!).Yes, they’re 300 million years old. Yes, they look incredible And yes, they look like stacks of pancakes. But no, you can’t eat them. Admire (and you will) from a distance.First things first, we’ll head out to explore the famed Paparoa Track. Expect alpine tops, limestone landscapes, thriving rainforests and jaw-dropping views. Next on the agenda? An optional but highly recommended - paddleboarding and sandstone carving experience. And for dinner? Traditional Māori food. We’ll sit by a campfire and prepare a BBQ dinner of whitebait fritters (and more) and watch the starry sky gleaming above us as we settle into our beach camps. This is what dreams are made of, people.