Introducing Hahei
A legendary Kiwi beach town, little Hahei balloons to bursting in summer but is nearly abandoned otherwise – apart from the busloads of tourists doing the obligatory stop-off at Cathedral Cove. It’s a charming spot, and a great place to unwind for a few days, especially in the quieter months. It takes its name from Hei, the eponymous ancestor of the Ngati Hei people, who arrived in the 14th century on the Te Arawa canoe.
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Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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RE: advice on Auckland/Northland /coramandel area
by mkel040 05 March 2011
I'm not sure about hostels on the Coromandel, but I'd absolutely recommend stayin in Hahei if you go. - It's a beautiful town, and right…
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RE: best time to travel to nz - late October vs mid December 2010?
by Harry_Ramsden 29 July 2010
Niki - in response to your PM with specifc information regarding toddlers: - I'd really recommend some of the holiday parks for accommoda…
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RE: Summer Visit to New Zealand
by Harry_Ramsden 23 July 2010
Unfortunately, all these area require a big diversion - milford is a 5 hour drive each way in and out. The glaciers could be missed given…
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