Lake Taupo

Taupo

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May 1st 2009
After 5 weeks in Mount Maunganui we decided it was time to move on. Back on the road we travelled south to Taupo which is probably the most popular place for tourists on the north island. Went for a quiet pint at night and couldn't believe how busy it was! Ended up joining in a pub quiz, no prizes but we were quite pleased that we did just as well as most of the other teams which had at least 6 ... read more

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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