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Wide angle view of Tapeka
Beach from the property |
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| There are unobstructed 180
degree views of beach, reserve and sea from many rooms in the house, the
verandah and deck. As most boats and ships navigate past Tapeka
Point, there are always vessels of interest passing by. Nestled between Tapeka Point and Flagstaff Hill, the property is sheltered
from prevailing winds. North west facing,
the house is sun drenched all day with spectacular sunsets.
Opposite the house is the public reserve featuring the massive twin
Norfolk Pine trees planted in the 1830's |
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| Views from
the Deck and Living Area |
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| Passing
Vessels |
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| A sample of
the many tour boats, fishing charters, private craft, super yachts,
sailing ships and even
cruise ships passing
in front of Tapeka Del Mar throughout the day. Dolphins and Orca can often seen
close to the beach. Any vessel navigating to or from the Bay from Opua,
Paihia and Russell has to pass by Tapeka Beach and round Tapeka Point.
As a result most boats pass by in close. In many other waterfront
locations passing boats are non existent or just a spec on the horizon |
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| From the
South Hill Overlooking Tapeka and Flagstaff |
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| For amazing
360 degree views you can walk to the top of
Tapeka Point with
panoramic views of the Islands, Tapeka, the coast past Long Beach and
back past the black rocks to Waitangi. At
the top of the hill between Tapeka and Russell is the Flagstaff lookout
(right image above). The history of the Flag pole dates back to 1844
when Hone Heke, a Maori tribal leader and one of the original
signatories of the treaty of Waitangi chopped down the pole after a
dispute with the English. Continued disputes saw the pole being cut down
a further three times. |
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1830's
Norfolk Pine Trees |
Dolphins off
the Beach |
Passing Orca
Whale |
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