Sandy Bay

Tutukaka Coast

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February 9th 2009
Tutukaka Coast The Tutukaka coast has some amazing beaches. We stopped at Sandy Bay where the surfers hang out. My favourite was Matapouri Beach which was a stunning sweep of sand which was almost deserted. We had a swim even though the water was a little cold - brrrr! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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