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|   Sea Arch at Cave Beach. Taranaki. New Zealand.
in Natural Arches An interesting sea cave has eroded to form a natural arch at Cave Beach, Waverley on the Taranaki west coast. posted by:  Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/20/2009 last visited: 03/20/2009 |
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|  Whalebone Sculpture. Patea. Taranaki. New Zealand.
in Figurative Public Sculpture This giant whalebone skeleton sculpture "The Garden of Tutunui" is so realistic, it takes a very close inspection to realize it is not the real thing. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/27/2010 last visited: 01/31/2016 |
 view galleryN73.1 km |  Aotea Memorial to Turi and Rongorongo. Patea. Taranaki. New Zealand.
in Citizen Memorials The replica of the Aotea canoe stands high above Patea’s main street as a memorial to the early Maori settlers, Turi and his hapu, who travelled from Hawaiiki to Kawhia and then overland to Patea. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/26/2010 last visited: 11/11/2016 |
 view galleryN73.1 km |  Patea. South Taranaki. New Zealand.
in Pictorial Village Signs A pictorial sign representing the Taranaki coastal town of Patea, the home of the outstanding Patea Maori Club, whose 80s hit Poi-E is still one of the country’s favourite songs. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/26/2010 last visited: 08/25/2010 |
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|  Kapiti Island Nature Reserve - New Zealand
in National Wildlife Refuges Kapiti is one of New Zealand's most valuable nature reserves, and it is the only large island sanctuary for birds between the Hauraki Gulf in the north and New Zealand's southern outlying islands. posted by: superstein location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/03/2020 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE78.2 km |  Kai Iwi Beach - Mowhanau, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Beaches Kai Iwi Beach is on the Tasman Sea and known for its fine black sand and good waves (although today it was quite calm). posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/20/2013 last visited: 03/20/2013 |
 view galleryNE81.4 km |  Bason Botanic Gardens. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Botanical Gardens The Bason Botanic Gardens are set in 25 hectares of landscaped countryside and include one of the most extensive public garden orchid and fern collections in NZ and unique conservatory architecture. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/07/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
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|  DO - Foxton Beach. North Island New Zealand.
in Places for Recycling A Horowhenua District Council Recycling Station on the roadside at Foxton Beach. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/13/2009 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
 view galleryE83 km |  Manawatu Estuary. Foxton Beach. New Zealand.
in Birdwatching Locations The Manawatu River Estuary is now a Ramsar site and an internationally recognised bird sanctuary, where migrating and NZ native birds enjoy the mudflats and wetlands. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/03/2011 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
 view galleryNE84.3 km |  Virginia Lake Aviary. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Aviaries Wanganui's Virginia Lake walk-in Aviary led the way for the design of aviaries throughout New Zealand - and August 2009 marked 30 years since it was officially opened. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/18/2009 last visited: 02/02/2013 |
 view galleryNE84.3 km |  Wanganui City Coat of Arms. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Coats of Arms The Wanganui City coat of arms on the Wanganui District Council Building. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/14/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryNE84.3 km |  Peter Pan Statue. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Famous Fictional Figures A statue of Peter Pan stands in the gardens beside Virginia Lake in Wanganui. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/11/2010 last visited: 01/11/2012 |
 view galleryNE84.3 km | Wanganui Winter Gardens. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Botanical Gardens The Winter Gardens in Virginia Lake Park feature a spacious hothouse which boasts spectacular arrays of exotic flowering plants and vines. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/07/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryNE84.5 km |  The Weeping Tainui. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Epic Beings and Creatures This is the statue of Tainui who, in Maori mythology, was the beautiful daughter of the Maori chief of Putikituna and it was she who created the lovely Virginia Lake with her tears of sorrow. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/05/2010 last visited: 02/02/2013 |
 view galleryE84.5 km |  Punga and Paua Street Signs. Tangimoana. Nth Is. New Zealand.
in Your Name Here In the small seaside community of Tangimoana you can find our Profile names Punga and Paua. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/23/2008 last visited: 12/05/2009 |
 view galleryNE84.5 km |  Jolt Coffee House - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Independent Coffee Shops Jolt Coffee House is cool little independent shop where you're sure to get a great cup of brew every time! posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE84.7 km |  High Flood Level - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in High Level Marks This high flood level mark on the pillar of the Victoria Street Bridge indicates the height of the Whanganui River on May 25, 1904. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE84.7 km |  Lion Statue. Wanganui. North Is. New Zealand.
in Lion Statues This Lion statue situated in Queens Park is a memorial to the members of the Imperial and Volunteer Forces who gave their lives in defence of the settlement of Wanganui and was erected in 1891. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/11/2015 last visited: 03/11/2015 |
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|  A80H - Waitaria Views
in Australia/NZ Benchmarks Remote trig station in the Marlborough sounds with almost 360 degree views. posted by: BigglesNZ location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/30/2011 last visited: 01/16/2011 |
 view galleryNE84.7 km |  Chronicle Glass Studio - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Ovens and Kilns The city of Wanganui is well recognized as a great home for artists and Chronicle Glass Studio is homebase for many world reknowned glass blowers. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE84.8 km |  1883 - Tongariro Masonic Lodge, Wanganui
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones Masonic corner stone of old Lodge Tongariro 715 E.C., Bell Street, Wanganui posted by: Phronimos location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/10/2010 last visited: 01/01/2021 |
 view galleryNE84.8 km |  Durie Hill Elevator Shaft and Tunnel. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in New Zealand Historic Places The Durie Hill Elevator, built to provide transport to and from Durie Hill in Wanganui, is a rare and innovative example of public transport.
Built in 1919, it is the only earthbound elevator in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/30/2008 last visited: 01/31/2013 |
 view galleryNE84.8 km |  Bearing. Wanganui Riverside. New Zealand.
in Abstract Public Sculptures Carved into a huge stainless-steel sphere is a deep fissure that follows the route of the Whanganui River, a sculpture by David McCracken. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/09/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryNE84.8 km |  Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in World War I Memorials and Monuments This Memorial Tower was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/31/2008 last visited: 10/19/2015 |
 view galleryNE84.8 km |  Durie Hill Memorial Tower Lookout. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Look-Out Towers This Memorial Tower Lookout was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/15/2018 last visited: 11/15/2018 |
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