Where this All Blacks legend would take visitors to in New Zealand – Stuff

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Sir Bryan and his wife Lesley at Haruru Falls, Bay of Islands.

A quick chat with former All Black, Sir Bryan Williams.

I spent part of my teenage years in a small Northland town called Moerewa and its also where I met my wife Lesley, so Id take visitors to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. We have a place there and theres so much to do. Weve been going there for more than 50 years. Its close to Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Waitangi Golf Course, Russell and Kerikeri. So many great beaches, fishing, boating, walks, restaurants and cafs.

Coxs Bay Reserve is right on our doorstep in Westmere, Auckland and is virtually our backyard. Theres always some activity taking place cricket, touch, rugby, soccer. Weve watched our kids and 15 grandkids grow up on that park and we still go walking daily and ride our bikes. The best thing is the Council mows the lawns! Not so secret though.

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Has to be Narrow Neck Beach Caf. My wife and I sit on the beach eating one of their nice homemade pies with a hot flat white. Highly recommended.

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Id have to say Lake Tekapo. Ive never been there so it is on the bucket list. The South Island mountains and lakes are breathtaking to behold. The scenery is stunning and compares favourably with anywhere else Ive been on my extensive travels during my rugby days.

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Where this All Blacks legend would take visitors to in New Zealand - Stuff