Cape Reinga where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean |
You can clearly see the tidal race where the two waters meet, the Maori believe this is where the spirits of the deceased go on their journey to their traditional homeland of Hawaiki |
At Cape Reinga they know what to do with possums |
The very 800 year old tree the spirits climb the roots of |
Once again the tidal race, Tasman Sea to the left, Pacific Ocean to the right |
And a fantastic beach! |
Back at the Te Paki giant sand dunes. Rachel hired a body board in the hope it will be as much fun as tobogganing of a ski piste |
Henderson Bay |