Blending In

Quarry Gardens

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October 24th 2007
We got up late - Robyn had to sound her horn to make us arise!!! Then, after a lengthy breakfast, we proceeded to the Quarry Gardens in Whangarei. As you can see from the photos it was hot, sunny and really beautiful. I think it was started 10 years ago in the old Quarry so mum and dad may not have been here - and if they had, it's much better now! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

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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