Bay of Islands

Auckland and the Northland

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May 9th 2007
After a good couple of recovery days in Auckland with Laura's fantastic family (who spoiled us rotten!), we headed up to the Bay of Islands and the far north to complete the final part of our NZ trip. We headed to Paihia, stopping along the way to see the giant Kauri trees (which were more impressive than the ones in SW Oz!), and to watch possibly the funniest (in an immature way) 10 minute vi ... 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