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Te Wahapu O Whangaroa





Whangaroa Harbour - just beautiful - probably one of my favourite ever spots here in Northland. So quiet, peaceful, more of a seasonal holiday place but also a great fishing area.

On the welcoming sign into the harbour it says "Te Wahapu O" meaning The Door to Whangaroa "Whanga" meaning wait and "roa" meaning long. Not sure of that translation - maybe it means The door to waiting there for a long time? who knows but I wanted to stay there longer it was so lovely.

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Unknown said…
Whanga (noun) Bay Cove Estuary Harbour 🙂
14 August 2018 at 07:46
Photo Cache said…
I like seasonal spots. There's plenty to see in the off season too.

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14 August 2018 at 10:24
Aditya Narayan Mohanty said…
Best place for photography I thought. Please give your opinion about my captures.
14 August 2018 at 21:32
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14 August 2018 at 21:33
eileeninmd said…
Hello, pretty view and photo of the harbor. Enjoy your day and week ahead!
14 August 2018 at 22:41
William Kendall said…
A peaceful looking spot.
15 August 2018 at 03:41
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
We would be happy waiting there for a long time for sure! Our kind of place...boats and water...beautiful to just sit and gaze at the scenery (me) and check out all the boats (he]...although honestly we’d both do a little of both!
15 August 2018 at 14:41
Liplatus said…
Beautiful quiet picture of the harbor
16 August 2018 at 01:29
gz said…
Whangarei ? I know Whanganui is Big Bay
16 August 2018 at 09:09
Molly said…
It looks very beautiful

Mollyx
16 August 2018 at 10:56
Fun60 said…
A lovely view of the harbour through the welcome gates.
16 August 2018 at 21:52
kwarkito said…
yes it really seems to be a nice place. And I understand your wish
16 August 2018 at 23:10
Amypie71 said…
Whangarei and Whanganui are 2 completely different cities.
18 August 2018 at 20:49
PerthDailyPhoto said…
I can see why you wanted to stay Amy, looks like a beautiful spot, photogenic too ☺
19 August 2018 at 04:17
vaiybora said…
Thank for your very good article! i always enjoy & read the post you are sharing!

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21 August 2018 at 14:52
Hermit said…
Whangaroa does translate as the long waiting. It comes from the story of Rauruiti whose husband had gone to war and she waited for his return. He was killed in battle, so her long wait was in vain.
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