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Hot Water Beach and Waihi Beach

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January 16th 2012
headed out through the winding roads to Hot Water Beach......wow, what a spectacular drive! Anywhere that looks close on the map, takes a long time to get to........the roads are winding and up and down, but beautiful scenery is around every corner......arrived at Hot Water Beach where you can dig your own spa in the sand........but, if the tide is in, it's a no go........and guess what? tide ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Matamata

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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