on the descent

Mount Parihaka

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October 29th 2007
This is a hill in Whangarei with wonderful views over the town and estuary. You can drive up, but its only 40 minutes to walk (aka climb). It was a glorious afternoon (sorry for those who approach winter) but we kept cool as the walk is entirely through the bush, right to the very top. I only took 1 picture, so most of these are of me, taken by the master photographer - - Alex. All the time in th ... 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