Left the township of Coromandel and headed north on gravel dusty roads to Colville (general store and horse) ... "in the middle of f***in nowhere, we see houses but no one seems to be on the da road ... need to clean the van but ...."In the settlement of Colville, once NZ's capital of the 70's 'Hippy' culture, the General Store, Caff and diminutive Post Office are places to stop and browse.
In early days, Colville was the centre of the Kauri milling industry but today, it is a quiet country town serving the arts and farming communities.
The Colville General Store is the last place to get provisions, petrol and bait before continuing on your journey further north. Check out their locally grown fruit, vege's and craftwork. The Post Office sells stamps and postcards and can offer Post Restante for travellers; and the Colville Caff specialises in wonderful European gateaux, pastries, pies and delicious coffees. This is also a good place to relax on your journey back down the peninsula, after a day's adventuring.
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