Theo climbing to the top!

Whitianga and Hot Water Beach

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June 6th 2011
After the nice weather on our driving day, it rained again last night! Fortunately, it had stopped by the morning and left the sky with scattered clouds. Suzy went for a walk on the beach early and upon her return we formulated a plan for the day. The proprietor of our accommodations told us that low tide wasn't until 4PM, so that gave us most of the day before we could access the hot wat ... 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