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On the beach, 1840s

On the beach, 1840s

This watercolour of the coast, by Samuel Charles Brees, is probably of Paekakariki, looking south. The beach was an important route for travellers. The route along the west coast of the lower North Island was especially well used.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: B-031-004
Watercolour by Samuel Charles Brees

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips. 'Beach culture', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/beach-culture/1/3