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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 Hole
Date: September 9th 2008
After a couple of hard grafted hours behind the wheel we arrived in our very pleasant, if a little generic campsite in Waitomo. Before arriving in NZ I would not have had any idea what the fuss is about this place. So just to inform you guys, the region contains around 350sq m of cave systems that contain not just perfect specimens of glowworms but also adventure caving and experiences that would ... read more
Date: September 9th 2008
After a couple of hard grafted hours behind the wheel we arrived in our very pleasant, if a little generic campsite in Waitomo. Before arriving in NZ I would not have had any idea what the fuss is about this place. So just to inform you guys, the region contains around 350sq m of cave systems that contain not just perfect specimens of glowworms but also adventure caving and experiences that would ... read more
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