CAVES

Waitomo Caves

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April 14th 2007
Today we went on a day trip to Waitomo caves. It was an early rise and long-ish journey, but still well worth it. Unfortunately due to the coach time we only got an hour in Waitomo, so we had to do the shortest tour available (45 minutes). I really fancied a tour where you got to slide down a slope and jump of a waterfall, but that took 2 1/2 hours The caves were amazing. They are full of Glo ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more