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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: Fit-ee-anga to Roturua
Date: January 18th 2008
We rose early from our Turtle Cove accomodations on Sunday January 13th to head towards Roturua. On the way we made some very cool stops. After a quick stop at a cafe for "pies" to give us energy, we went to the Karangahake walk which involved wandering across bridges and through rail tunnels that used to be used for gold mining. It was really cool. I have great photos and a small video from th ... read more
Date: January 18th 2008
We rose early from our Turtle Cove accomodations on Sunday January 13th to head towards Roturua. On the way we made some very cool stops. After a quick stop at a cafe for "pies" to give us energy, we went to the Karangahake walk which involved wandering across bridges and through rail tunnels that used to be used for gold mining. It was really cool. I have great photos and a small video from th ... read more
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