gorgeous gorge

Gorges and lakes

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January 28th 2008
Today we drove down to Napier, the art deco city. On the way we stopped at Wairoa to look at the Kauri lighthouse - easy to find as its been moved into the town centre. Then we slowly followed the road down round Hawke's bay, through several spectacular gorges, till we came to Tutiri lakes, an excellent place for a picnic (take note, George and Beb!). Also several lakeside walks. We have the photo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hawkes Bay » Napier

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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