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Nov 26, 2009 - Manguarwi Heads

We're sitting next to where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. It's an important place in NZ history as it was the place where the Maori and Europeans signed an agreement which stopped the fighting and led to peace. Keith had an excellent time caving yesterday. It was the real thing with a 65 ft climb, 85 ft abseil, river floating in spare tyres and lots of very small holes to crawl through. The glow worms were better in these caves as they are less well used and need to be 'switched on' much more by noise. He has a CD of photos which we...

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Apr 2, 2008 - Heading North - Mangawhai

Wednesday - headed North on Highway 1. Stopped off at Orewa - coastal town. On to Magawhai, and booked in at hotel with a sea view. Only a B&B so went to local restaurant for evening meal - called Kavarna. This was after walking down 161 steps to go via the beach, but the tide was in, so climbed all the way back up, and went through the town.

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