Our overnight stop at Matakohe

Kauri Forest to Hot Beach

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February 18th 2014
Left Russell and decided to head down the west coast towards the Kauri Forests - last time we missed the Kauri Museum at Matakohe (Recommended by Mike & Maggs). Got there just as it closed so the curator said no probs just park up outside and we'll see you in the morning. Beautiful area, very tranquil and peaceful and the BBQ chefs amongst you would be proud of Tony who finally lost his BBQing ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Coromandel Peninsula

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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