Surf Highway

Surf Highway 45 and Forgotten World Highway

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December 14th 2009
Today we drove around on the Surf Highway (Hwy 45). We had a map that suggested points to drive out to and take a look at. We went to the coast to see the Cape Egmont Lighthouse (which unfortunately was fenced off and you couldn't get a close look or walk in it), drove down Stent Road, which is a popular (and famous) surfing spot. We got out and walked around, but no one was surfing. There is ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taranaki

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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