Tag Archives: Northland

Where Natural Meets Nautical – More of Marsden Point

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Ross

It was a lovely morning last Friday; waking up down by the wharf at Marsden Point – beside the oil refinery. Too nice for sitting and looking; time for a walk to make the most of it. We headed off … Continue reading →

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Marsden Point – Where Natural Meets Industrial

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Ross

Last Thursday we moved on from Waipu; less than 20kms to Marsden Point. Marsden Point is on the south side of the entrance of Whangarei Harbour. It is the location of New Zealand’s only oil refinery. It is a large-scale industrial … Continue reading →

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Underground in the Waipu Cave

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Ross

After our slippy-slidy muddy walk up and down the Waipu Caves Track (which didn’t go to the Waipu Caves) Wyn was no less keen on going into the cave. (It is called Waipu Caves but so far we have only … Continue reading →

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The Track From Waipu Caves

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Ross

Yesterday we went in search of Waipu Caves and the Waipu Caves Track. They are between Waipu and Whangarei. We were staying in Waipu and we found the best map in the Waipu butchers shop. along with some nice sausages … Continue reading →

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Mangawhai Cliff Top Walkway

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ross

Yesterday was a nice surprise; a fine sunny day. We wanted to make the most of it and set our sights on the Mangawhai Cliff Top Walkway, Trouble was; the round trip needs low tide and that was rather inconvenient. … Continue reading →

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A Day Less Fine – Mangawhai Heads

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Ross

After our nice fine day yesterday we were expecting another good day today. So it was a bit of a surprise to wake to rain at Snells Beach this morning. It’s OK when you’re expecting it and not when you’re … Continue reading →

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