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Swinging Cow Cafe and the superb Kauri & Pioneer Museum

April 24th 2013
Wednesday, 24th April - Day Twenty-one: Orewa Beach to Paihia via the Kauri Coast 322km (194 miles). We barely have time to see the beach in the morning before we leave on a long and delightfully scenic drive on this warm and beautiful day to the northern part of the North Island. The highlight of our day, (after we stop for coffee at the amusingly named “Swinging Cow Cafe”), is the Kaur ... 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

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Mel and Howard

Over five years ago and 78,000 miles later, we are still so enthused about traveling through North America, that we’ll continue as long as possible. Our home is a lovely 36’ 5th wheel trailer pulled by “Rex”, our F350 one ton pick-up truck. We’ve had some amazing trips, spent months with our families who live thousands of miles apart, made wonderful friends and seen spectacular scenery from the east coast to the west. There’s so much to see and do that we can’t stop now. But, ahead of us a different kind of adventure awaits; a two month tour of New Zealand and Australia. ... full info

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