Table of Contents

Beginning The Journey
The Glorious Ranges
The Rocks That Speak

Titirangi and Cornwallis
Te Kawerau a Maki

Te Huia
Barnstorming the Coast

The Whatipu Wilderness
Wings Of The manukau
Wreck of the Union

Whatipu to Karekare
Seaplane Rescue at Karekare

Karekare
Homage to the Bach
Karekare Beach Races
Getting Them Back Alive

Phia
The 1939 Piha Fire
This Sporting Coastline

Two Small Gems
Anawhata

Islands In The Surf
Caught On Film

Bethells Te Henga

Muriwai
Swimming For Your Life
Claimed By The Coast

The Mighty Kaipara
References
Calendar Of Events

About the Author

Bob Harvey is the Mayor of Waitakere City, where he has lived all his life. His knowledge of and love for the Waitakere area is unsurpassed. He is the author of several books, including Rolling Thunder and Wild Beast. Ted Scott was born in England but has lived in the Waitakeres since 1981. A professional photographer for many years, he specialises in the landscapes and natural history of the area.