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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: Greetings from Auckland
Date: October 2nd 2008
So this is my third day in Auckland. yesterday I bought a ferry ticket to Rangitoto island for $15, and spent the day walking and hiking around the island. Its an old volcano that they think is extinct, so you can hike up to the crater and they've got a rim path that you can follow all the way around. There were some amazing views fron the top; back towards Auckland, over Waiheke Island and al ... read more
Date: October 2nd 2008
So this is my third day in Auckland. yesterday I bought a ferry ticket to Rangitoto island for $15, and spent the day walking and hiking around the island. Its an old volcano that they think is extinct, so you can hike up to the crater and they've got a rim path that you can follow all the way around. There were some amazing views fron the top; back towards Auckland, over Waiheke Island and al ... read more
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