Karangahake Gorge

Boats, Bananas, Bad Luck....Nah!

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February 6th 2008
In February, Sarah and I managed to go out on a few dates. One was a hike in Karangahake Gorge between the Kaimai and Coromandel Mountain ranges. It is not too strenuous and most of the hike is along the Waitawheta River. Part of the trail leads through some old gold mining shafts. We swam at a nice pool with an interesting water fall that partially originates from a tunnel. (Sarah - This water wa ... read more

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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