Arrival in Auckland

Let's try some photos...

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February 18th 2008
It's Monday night and we had a full day today - went on a nice hike along the river and then went to the nearby Trout Centre. This is big fly fishing territory and we learned all about the different type of trout brought to NZ many, many years ago. Mostly Rainbow trout from CA in these parts. Will probably drive the Volcanic Loop tomorrow - in Lord of the Rings territory now. Ok, am going ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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