Rotorua Thermal Wonderland

The Big Adventure Begins!

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November 18th 2005
Well I landed in New Zealand, to be greeted by Matthew at Auckland Airport.....eventually got back to Matt and Chloe's place (Matt promises me he knew where he was going and was just showing me the sights but I have my doubts). Anyway, Matt and Chloe were kind enough to make me feel at home and soon helped me to settle into the Kiwi way of life! First weekend....first camping trip! Cars packed ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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