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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]
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] Blog: Orakei Korako
Date: November 18th 2004
This place is so beautiful it deserves a page of it's own for photos. It has hotsprings over limestone terraces and beautiful formations. There is a thermal lake in a cave that is one of few in the world and is amazing. We all made a wish! There is also the mud plopping and bubbling away. It's like another world. You take a boat ride over to it. It is near Taupo. A must see! ... read more
Date: November 18th 2004
This place is so beautiful it deserves a page of it's own for photos. It has hotsprings over limestone terraces and beautiful formations. There is a thermal lake in a cave that is one of few in the world and is amazing. We all made a wish! There is also the mud plopping and bubbling away. It's like another world. You take a boat ride over to it. It is near Taupo. A must see! ... read more
