Definitely needed the raincoat!

More from Cape Fog and the Bay of Mist

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January 17th 2008
Cape Reinga - Jan 10th, Bay of Islands - Jan 11th The Cape Reinga trip was actually amazing when I look back on it. (But I still maintain the weather was GROSS!) After sandboarding (which goes REALLY fast, up to 90 km/h allegedly!), we went back in the bus and drove down 90 mile beach. I think I posted a couple photos from this. It was impossible to take photos out the window because the rain a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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