The Bay of Islands January 27th 2006 The first stop of the tour of the north island was to visit the BAy of Islands. Wanting the fast AND scenic option jill insisted on the 40knots powerboat option. ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands 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