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March 12th 2008
Published: April 21st 2008
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Having seen "gum digger holes" earlier in our trip, our quest was to find out more about them. The opportunity came when we visited Waipoua Forest, to see "Tane Mahuta" the largest known Kauri tree in the world. It's said to be 2,000 years old. The photo we took did not do it justice as we weren't able to get too close to it, for fear of damaging it's roots. But take our word for it, it's a gian... Read Full Entry



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The final resting place of...The final resting place of...
The final resting place of...

The first white settlers on Matakohe...
Original Pioneer SchoolOriginal Pioneer School
Original Pioneer School

Dated 1878 -1972
Ok..Ok..
Ok..

Late again...
Paparoa - Paparoa -
Paparoa -

The Landing rest area
Pakiri Beach -Pakiri Beach -
Pakiri Beach -

Finally found the kite fishermen, fasinating stuff.
Look at this..Look at this..
Look at this..

Our shadows are having fun too...



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