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The lighthouse is situated on the last outcrop of sandstone and is 278 feet above sea level. Erected in 1884 by Mr D Scott. First operated on 1st December 1884. The cost of building the lighthouse was 5571 pounds. To accommodate the lighthouse keepers two small cottages and tool sheds were built nearby. The lighthouse switched to automation on 17th November, 1947 and on that day the harbour was closed to ships. It is now under the Historic Places Trust.
Experienced by Aaron Birch
30 km from Ruawai
Abandoned Pauto ligthouse standing in the middle of sand dunes.
Experienced by Gantas Vaičiulėnas
50 km from Ruawai
A cedar-clad house nestled in the sand dunes in front of a forested area near Mangawhai.
Experienced by Matthew Buchanan
51 km from Ruawai
View south from the Mangawhai Cliff Walkway, looking back to Mangawhai and Tara Iti.
Experienced by Matthew Buchanan
52 km from Ruawai
Mangawhai Heads in New Zealand - sudden downpour
Experienced by Keith Duddy
71 km from Ruawai
The ocean at winter resembling snow on a mountain side.
Experienced by Samara Doole
74 km from Ruawai
Tāne Mahuta, also called Lord of the Forest, is a giant Kauri tree
Experienced by yathursan Gunaratnam
74 km from Ruawai
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Experienced by yathursan Gunaratnam
89 km from Ruawai
The New Zealand Plover, Red-Breasted Plover, or New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) is an endangered species found only in certain areas of New Zealand. Its Māori names include tūturiwhatu, pukunui, and kūkuruatu.
Experienced by Phil Botha
95 km from Ruawai
“ the moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it. ” / j.m. barrie, peter pan
Experienced by britt gaiser
95 km from Ruawai
Taking a break while kayaking on a small uninhabited island
Experienced by Anya Vero
96 km from Ruawai
Between two iconic Auckland beaches - Anawhata and Piha - lies White’s Beach. You have to walk down a long, long drive to find it. But it’s definitely worth it.
Experienced by Kyle Myburgh
98 km from Ruawai
Bean Rock Lighthouse is situated in the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the only remaining example in New Zealand of a wooden cottage-style lighthouse, and it is one of only a few remaining worldwide.
Experienced by Bill Fairs
101 km from Ruawai
The famous nickname “Auckland, City of Sails” comes from its iconic location. The famous nickname “Auckland, City of Sails” comes from its iconic location. Located on a small land tongue in the center of the Auckland region, locked in by the Tasman Sea in the west and the Hauraki Gulf in the east, Auckland has plenty of access to the water. More than 500000 sailboats and yachts in various sizes are anchored and moored at marinas within the city. No matter from which side you are approaching Auckland, there is somewhere a marina in sight with rows of sailboats. That's how the city got its name.
Experienced by Thant Zin Oo
102 km from Ruawai
My favourite animal at the zoo, the adorable red panda. Notorious for hiding in the branches, this one decided to sun himself (herself) on the ledge.
Experienced by Sandy Millar
102 km from Ruawai
One of the adorable meerkats of Auckland zoo! If you use my photos please credit me and let me know :)
Experienced by Kerin Gedge
102 km from Ruawai
Saint Marys Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, The City of Sails, Sails, Boats, Sky, Blue, Blue Sky, Cloud, Bridge,
Experienced by Thant Zin Oo
102 km from Ruawai
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Experienced by Thant Zin Oo
103 km from Ruawai
This beautiful mini-lop joined our family after the Christchurch earthquakes. He was named Radar because one ear always stood up!
Experienced by Sandy Millar
103 km from Ruawai
Auckland Sky Tower in New Zealand with a neon colour grade.
Experienced by Ryan Clark