Rob doing his river crossing

Punakaiki and Pancake Rocks

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April 13th 2009
Punakaiki 3rd - 6th April 2009 The drive along the West Coast was beautiful. A rugged coastline with very dramatic seas. We walked around the famous 'Pancake Rocks' which were very dramatic. The next day we went for a walk along the Pororari River which was brilliant. It reminded us of parts of Thailand - towering cliffs and lush tropical forest. The walk was one of the nicest ... read more

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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