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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: The Geothermal Capital of New Zealand
Date: August 21st 2008
The last two days I've spent in Rotorua, "The Geothermal Capital of New Zealand," named such because the town lies in a sulfur-smelling volcanic crater with geysers and hot springs everywhere. It's a larger town, but is almost entirely full of backpackers, because there are so many things to do here: white-water rafting, relaxing in hot springs, swimming in the nearby Lake Rotorua, skydiving, bun ... read more
Date: August 21st 2008
The last two days I've spent in Rotorua, "The Geothermal Capital of New Zealand," named such because the town lies in a sulfur-smelling volcanic crater with geysers and hot springs everywhere. It's a larger town, but is almost entirely full of backpackers, because there are so many things to do here: white-water rafting, relaxing in hot springs, swimming in the nearby Lake Rotorua, skydiving, bun ... read more
