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September 12th 2008
Published: September 14th 2008
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Thursday 11th September Off this morning at about 0900 to travel north and see some more of this beautiful country. First stop was about 100kms north at Whangmata. When pronouncing this name remember that wh is pronounced as ph as in f. ;-). This is a neat little town with a great information office, very willing to help point out the best spots to see. The town itself is on an estuary and there... Read Full Entry



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How would you like a beach house here?

I'd be worried about my house falling onto the beach. Too close for comfort!
Kids investigating a jellyfish on the beach.Kids investigating a jellyfish on the beach.
Kids investigating a jellyfish on the beach.

Used the new zoom lens to capture this one!
Letterboxes all in a rowLetterboxes all in a row
Letterboxes all in a row

They try to make it easy for the posties here.
Tractor brings in the boatTractor brings in the boat
Tractor brings in the boat

All the people in these towns use tractors to pull in their boats. It's common to see new and old tractors in front yards.
Beautiful homes in WhitiangaBeautiful homes in Whitianga
Beautiful homes in Whitianga

Did I mention that wh is pronounced like an "f" in NZ?



15th September 2008

coramandel
Loved the photos - look good enough to draw me thither!

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