Trounson

North Island - Trounson Kauri Forest

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December 10th 2008
Trouson Kauri Forest is beautiful. We had what , so far, has to rate as our favourite campsite. It was gorgeous - surrounded by forest, a river with a swimming hole, lovely and quiet, brilliant pitch by the river, and fantastic amenities. We settled comfortably by the river where Rob proceeded to get bitten by sandflies - they loved him! For once, I was left alone - perhaps it's only mozzies that ... 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