Making our way to the tunnel

Kayaking to Cathedral Cove

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June 8th 2011
An epic adventure in store for today - sea kayaking around Cathedral Cove. We had hoped to do this in the region but after another night with the sounds of rain pattering on the rooftop, we were afraid that this trip would be delayed again. We were delighted to see clear skies greet us in the morning. I had to walk to the end of the road to get a signal on our 2degrees mobile phone and gave the ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Coromandel

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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