A Canadian in New Zealand - Day 6 - Whangerei, AH Reed Memorial Park, Canopy Walk, Pukenui Falls, Whangerei Falls April 5th 2016 Left Piha today for Whangerei, about a 2 hour drive if you know where your going. Arriving somewhat late, my first stop was the AH Reed Memorial Park which is a remnant of the kauri forests of times gone by. It features a "stunning" canopy walk where you can see the kauri trees, mighty trees, some more than 500 years old, and indeed look down at the foliage. This includes the unusual view of looki ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei 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