Sand, surf and sunrises

March 2013

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March 2013

Climbing out of Tapotupotu Bay. Photo: Wayne Pooley
The stunning scenery and historic lighthouses of the Te Paki Coastal Track make for a memorable tramp, writes Wayne Pooley As we stood waiting for the shuttle at Waitiki Landing, my mood began to mirror the leaden skies and steady rain. Walking the Te Paki Coastal Track (formerly known as Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway) had been planned six […]
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