Surfer at Hot Water Beach

Apparently this is one of the deadliest beaches to swim at in NZ. Our guide book says its more to do with the number of tourists. There are signs about severe riptides everywhere though.

Mercury Bay

October 20th 2009
Coromandel Peninsula -- Mercury Bay Driving Out We headed out Tuesday morning in our brand spanking new (okay old and used up) car. We drove from Auckland to the Coramandel Region, and went along the Coastal Route (crazy windy) from Thames to Coromandel Town. We stopped at a few spots to take in the view and take a breath. The road did seem like it was on top of the ocean ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Coromandel

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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