Wai-o-tapu

New Zealand- Rotorua to Taupo

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February 2nd 2009
Nibby- Well, it's been a fun packed few weeks since our last blog entry, I hardly know where to begin! Oh of course, we just left the stunning warm beaches of the Coromandel Peninsular and were headed for stinky Rotorua. Those of you who have been to Rotorua will know what I'm talking about! Lets just say, when Matty let one rip I couldn't tell the difference for the strong smell of sulphur all ar ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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