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Tag: Kauri Trees

Kai Iwi Lakes & Waipoua Forest

Kai Iwi Lakes & Waipoua Forest

Posted on March 22, 2018June 25, 2018 by walkingonforeignchels@gmail.com

I love day trips! It’s nice to get away for a few hours and see something different without spending a fortune on hotels. One of my favourite day trips is to Kai Iwi Lakes & Waipoua Forest. We used to camp at the lakes every year from when I was young up until a few Read More

Posted in New Zealand Tagged Day Tripping, Kai Iwi Lakes, Kauri Trees, Northland 9 Comments

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Hi! I’m Michelle, I’m a Kiwi girl born and bred, living in Nottingham, England with my husband and travel buddy. We both have a passion for History and travel and we often choose our destinations based on the history of the area. I started this blog to connect with fellow travelers, document my own travels and pass on my own tips and tricks that I’ve picked up along the way.

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