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Auckland - Pretty rubbish

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June 28th 2009
So, last stop in New Zealand, grey Auckland. Not too much to say about it really, not impressed at all. Just a big grey city. Has its nice parts, the harbour is ok, the gardens and univeristy are quite nice, but not great, a sad way to finish such an amazing country! For anyone visting New Zealand, spend your time on the South Island, much much better place! Had a good few ales on the first nig ... 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