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    The red glow spreads south and west across the Lake.: by taylortreks, Views[123]
         		 A dark beginning to what we hope will be a brilliant sunrise.: by taylortreks, Views[106]
         		 While Kent held on with both hands ... but still had a good time.: by taylortreks, Views[106]
         		 Anna had a GREAT time, especially with the longer zips on the new course.: by taylortreks, Views[107]
         		 We take a moment to enjoy the view from a treetop catwalk between ziplines.: by taylortreks, Views[113]
     
    And we saw MANY more birds (and heard them too!) compared to our first visit in 2013.: by taylortreks, Views[106]
         		 But from the elevated position, we had GREAT views looking down on giant ferns and other flora.: by taylortreks, Views[97]
         		 And here we had to climb six (6!!) flights of stairs to get from one zipline to the next. Whew, what a workout!: by taylortreks, Views[79]
         		 This looooong swing bridge connected two of the longer ziplines.: by taylortreks, Views[100]
         		 And into a gentle landing at the platform.: by taylortreks, Views[94]
     
    Here comes Anna careening down the zipline.: by taylortreks, Views[90]
         		 But we could see our tree-top destination for ziplining.: by taylortreks, Views[84]
         		 Our canopy tour started with a low swing bridge.: by taylortreks, Views[79]
         		 L&P provides a refreshing alternative to 7Up or Sprite. Plus, we like the cheeky description on the can!: by taylortreks, Views[124]
         		 A pair of black swans feeding near the marina. They were there when we left on our tour and upon our return. They must have found something GOOD down there!: by taylortreks, Views[128]
     
    Mount Tauhara, east of Taupo, bears a striking resemblance to a pregnant woman laying on her back.: by taylortreks, Views[136]
         		 Several ducks kept close to the sailboat, looking for crumbs and whatever handouts they could get.: by taylortreks, Views[113]
         		 There's a wide variety of sculptures and carvings in this eclectic collection.: by taylortreks, Views[124]
         		 However, there are many other carved figures that accompany the face.: by taylortreks, Views[90]
         		 Here's a close-up view of the 10-meter tall face that dominates the carvings.: by taylortreks, Views[108]
     
    Carvings were made in the 1970s -- rather disappointing as we had hoped they were made soon after the Maori arrived in New Zealand in 1300-1500.: by taylortreks, Views[97]
         		 Primitive lighthouse points the way to Maori rock carvings.: by taylortreks, Views[89]
         		 MANY holiday bachs dot Acacia Bay landscape.: by taylortreks, Views[77]
         		 Sail Barbary craft shares Lake Taupo with Sail Fearless.: by taylortreks, Views[82]
         		 The flagstaff on the Treaty Grounds is the companion to the one on the hilltop across the harbor at Russell. The flagstaff marks the spot where the treaty was signed in 1840.: by taylortreks, Views[84]
     
    Te Whare Runanga, House of Assembly, was built to commemorate the centennial of the Treaty signing.: by taylortreks, Views[118]
         		 Carved Maori warriors guard the waka. The waka is launched only on 6 Feb, the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. It takes 80 warriors to paddle the waka across the Russell Harbor.: by taylortreks, Views[113]
         		 The ceremonial war canoe or waka is bound together by flax and these crosspieces. There is not a single bit of metal in the waka.: by taylortreks, Views[117]
         		 Our knowledgeable Maori guide for our guided tour of the Waintangi Treaty Grounds.: by taylortreks, Views[118]
         		 The next day, we took a short drive north from Russell up to Tapeka Point. This is the northernmost spot to which you can drive on the penisula.: by taylortreks, Views[88]
     
    Sunset lit up the clouds that had snuggled in for the evening.: by taylortreks, Views[77]
         		 Hey, how about that famous street in Russell?!?: by taylortreks, Views[80]
         		 The base of the sundial was surrounded by a tile mosaic representing the Bay of Islands. If you look closely, you can pick out the tiles for Russell.: by taylortreks, Views[86]
         		 In addition to the flagstaff, the hike provided a visit to the large sundial on the next hilltop.: by taylortreks, Views[85]
         		 A closer view of the town -- you can just pick out Pompalier Mission, the last house on the shore.: by taylortreks, Views[84]
     
    Here's the reward for the hard climb -- a sweeping panorama of Russell Harbor.: by taylortreks, Views[82]
         		 The flagstaff showed up nicely against the bright blue sky.: by taylortreks, Views[77]
         		 Whew! Kent made it all the way to the top of the trail, as shown by this small sign.: by taylortreks, Views[83]
         		 The trail up to Flagstaff Hill was STEEP!: by taylortreks, Views[80]
         		 Anna enjoys a sunny stop along the coastal back road to Russell.: by taylortreks, Views[101]
     
    Our first stop on the drive to Russell was the stunning Helena Bay Gallery. Out hostess, Janette, at Whangarei, recommended the cafe at the Gallery (which had tasty pastries for a morning snack).: by taylortreks, Views[73]
         		 Here are some details about Tane Mahuta, who has been around since Christ was born!: by taylortreks, Views[133]
         		 It's easy to pick out Tane Mahuta, even from the adjacent carpark. Just look for the tallest object in the forest.: by taylortreks, Views[139]
         		 Kent provides some perspective on just how BIG Tane Mahuta is.: by taylortreks, Views[136]
         		 Tane Mahuta, The Lord of the Forest, is the largest living kauri tree in NZ.: by taylortreks, Views[109]
     
    We stopped for lunch at a tearoom next to Rainbow Falls (near the town of Kerikeri). These Falls were similar to those found near Whangarei and were just as accessible.: by taylortreks, Views[96]
         		 This is the view looking westward near the top of the track that leads down to the lighthouse. We love the every-changing cloudscapes in NZ.: by taylortreks, Views[108]
         		 This is the view looking down the east side of the Cape from the lighthouse.: by taylortreks, Views[98]
         		 A distinctive signpost accompanies the well-known lighthouse at the Cape.: by taylortreks, Views[97]
         		 Cape Reinga, the northernmost point in NZ, is one of our favourite Northland locations.: by taylortreks, Views[110]
     
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