The old Hikurangi Hotel
Last time we passed through Hikurangi I made a point of stopping outside the local historical hotel. This baby is just outside Whangarei and is also known as "The Hika" and was established around 1882.
In 1862 about 12,000 acres of land was purchased for the Crown whose interest in the land was because of forests of totara, kauri, rimu etc on it's land. Transport roads were opened and the road to Whangarei in 1875 led to the start of the timber industry.
The hotel was built around this time when thirsty workers needed rest, food and lodgings. It's built from timber and has sash windows and originally there were other buildings also on the property such as a butcher's stop and stables. These days the hotel is privately owned and the only access that people have inside is in the public bar and bottle store.
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I wonder too,if there is forest re-planting of these beautifultrees
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