what a view

Parua bay

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October 30th 2007
I can't tell you how beautiful this coast is. Everywhere you look the sea is clear and blue, the trees come down to the beach, there are little places to park so you can pull off the road and admire the wonderful scenery, and its so peaceful. No cafes or funfairs or hotels or anything. There is no-one about, I suppose that everyone has their favourite place and we haven't found it yet! Also, its ... 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