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The road from the cave entrance  
   

The road from the cave entrance

Strachan's Cave

March 24th 2021
Most people who live in Wanganui have never heard of Strachan's Cave. But they are usually quick to visit it once I talk about it. This cave is listed as an historic place. Basically, it is a privately built refuge for a family that were scared for their safety during the land conflicts of the 1850s-1860s. You can read all about the history here [url=https://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/details ... read more
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New Zealand Flag The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more
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