Whakarewarewa Village

Rotorua

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April 7th 2008
Today we went to a lovely Maori Village called Whakarewarewa. We had a guided tour and watched a Maori show - it was very interesting. The geyser provided me with some good photo opportunities. We then had a phone call from Carrie and Alex to say that they would arrive in Town today. We had a hungi roll for lunch whilst at the Village and then went in to meet Carrie and Alex. We drove down to ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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