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Around the World in Otaki - Part 2

My last blog post, Around the World in Otaki was so popular, I thought I would create a part 2. 

Otaki and Te Horo have some beautiful landscapes, varying wildly from sunsets, kite festivals, forests, rivers and churches which rival that of other locations around the world and you can visit some of the most famous locations around the globe right on your door-step! Check out Around the World in Otaki Part One here.




A beautiful sunset over the mighty Otaki River is equally as beautiful as Spey Bay in Scotland.



Otaki Beach Kite Festival is just as amazing as any around the world. #BlueSky



Tramping with Uncle at the Otaki Health Camp Forest or with Mummy at Yosemite National Park, it's equally as beautiful.



The Mighty Otaki River, just as amazing as the Salmon River in Idaho, USA



Otaki Beach - what can you say, simply beautiful.



Otaki Gorge Farm v Colorado Farm



Rangiatea Church is filled with history and beauty and it's easy to see why.




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