Cape Reinga and Te Paki sand dunes

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

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