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New Zealand - North Island (Part 2)

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May 18th 2007
18th Today we got up extremely early and made our way to Picton for the ferry back to the North Island. Louise took up the duvet, and set up camp on the sofa, sleeping through the entire crossing. David ate the biggest breakfast he could find in the cafe. We left Wellington and headed for Taupo for what was to become a memorable 48hrs of bad luck (or good luck - depending on how you look ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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