Lake Taharoa

Northland - Kai Iwi Lakes

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December 5th 2008
Leaving Matakohe behind us we set off on the west coast towards the kauri forests. On the way we stopped for lunch at the very scenic Kai Iwi lakes. There are three of them - Lake Kai Iwi, Lake Waikere and Lake Taharoa. We ate on the shores of Lake Taharoa. The water was a beautiful blue and it wasn't too busy - just a few people picnicing and someone waterskiing on the lake. It was a beautiful da ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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