Saturday, October 19, 2013

KAWAKAWA - 4

After our trip on the train we returned to Whangarei via  Ruapekapeka Pa which was the site of the last battle in the north 1845-6. see here







 This tree was so large I had to take a photo of it's base and then the top.









and home to Kamo.  Kawakawa is just a leisurely 45 minute drive from home and we had both driven past many times but had a really enjoyable day.



9 comments:

  1. Nice to see your lovely photos of our part of the country. We went and 'explored' Ruapekapeka once also; as you say, often we just drive on through and don't realise what else there is to see!

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    1. Yes, living in the "Far North" for 40 years we drove past many times and, although we stopped for a coffee at Kawakawa we hadn't seen the other attractions (apart from the toilets of course)

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  2. Lovely area Susan, and so good to see old details kept for future generations. Huge trees indeed. Cheers, Jean.

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    1. Yes, we had a great day. Hope things are improving for you.

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  3. OOh what a lovely old giant. I'd sure like to visit here one day. Beautiful
    Love Leanne

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    1. I was amazed at how much there was to see and do in the Kawakawa area.

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  4. Sounds like a great trip. Gosh, those trees are huge. The totem pole looks very impressive. Lovely pictures.

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    1. Yes, Molly, the bush was wonderful. The whole area was great.

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  5. One of my Grandsons spent a year in NZ recently and love the place.
    Thanks for the comment on the blackberries, unusually for me I was pleased with them, usually there is something I am not happy with but these turned out perfect.
    Lucky you enjoying your summer, we are back to grey clouds and rain here.
    Briony
    x

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