The North 90 mile beach

The North

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February 5th 2008
Starting off in Auckland, we began to head up north. Eventually to the plan was to end up in cape reinga, the northern-most point. On the road, we headed along the west coast, which is famous for the Kauri forest with a rainforest-like feel, and Dargaville, the sweet potato capital of NZ... sue and nick, you would have loved it!!! We got to Kaitia, filled up on gas and as it was only 3pm we decide ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland

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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