Carrie, this ones for you

Our Last Day in New Zealand

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April 10th 2008
Today is our last day in New Zealand - how sad. We walked down to the ferry terminal and caught the ferry over to Devonport. We had a lovely morning exploring in Devonport and then we caught the ferry back to Auckland. We collected our bags from the Mercure and caught a taxi to the airport. We travelled home via Emirates - best flight ever - we travelled in style. They even gave us a three co ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Devonport

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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