Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland 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
It all started in 2006 with a four (then six!) week trip to south east asia... bangkok, kanchanaburi, koh tao, diving, malaysia, more diving... a year in australia - starting in freo going clockwise! - fab people, fab times, amazing landscapes then to new zealand... three and a half years later... having fun times and finding new adventures :-)... full info