Saturday, August 31, 2019

Thames (NZ): The Kauaeranga from Parawai - Then & Now

Its always nice to see a 'new' postcard not seen before (by me at least!). The usual views out over the Kauaeranga River and Parawai are taken from Mount Sea Road, but this one is south near where Herewaka Street is today.


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ABOVE: Left, the view from the intersection of Herewaka Street and Parawai Road.
 Right, further north along Parawai Road.
BELOW: This old postcard below, looks back towards Parawai Road and where the old two-storey house was located (centre right).

The Kauaeranga River from the bridge:
View from The Kauaeranga Bridge looking east.
Source: Then & Now 150 Years by A Barker