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... . Our primarly reason for travelling this route back towards Auckland is to see the huge kauri trees that once grew in abundance in New Zealand. Most of been cut down for lumber (used primarly in making masts for ships; there are now just a few left. ...
... little trip and cheaper than a proper one through the Bay of Islands! Then started driving directly west towards the west coast. Got to Opononi which is an inlet leading to the sea and has a huge sand bar at the end which must be great for sand surfing ...
New Zealand felt very much like home, not only was the language the same, they drive on the left, once out of Auckland the landscape was reminiscent of the wilder parts of Wiltshire and inevitably it was raining! However, the longer we spent on the road ...
... of the Forest” which is THE biggest tree we have ever seen. It is also the world's largest living kauri and New Zealand's largest tree. The forest itself was incredible – very primordial and Jurassic Park-like. Since it's their off season &# ...
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A North Island Itinerary for information
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:11:41
... . It will give you a general idea of what you will see and can do. This relates to someone who is in a campervan. A New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for th North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time ...
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North Island Odyssey
Posted on Jul 12, 2008, 01:28:21
... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...
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A North Island Odyssey
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:52:19
... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...
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