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Coromandel Peninsula



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New Zealand  Flag 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 yea... [read more]
Blog: Mercury Bay
Date: October 20th 2009

Coromandel Peninsula -- Mercury Bay

Driving Out

We headed out Tuesday morning in our brand spanking new (okay old and used up) car. We drove from Auckland to the Coramandel Region, and went along the Coastal Route (crazy windy) from Thames to Coromandel Town. We stopped at a few spots to take in the view and take a breath. The road did seem like it was on top of the ocean ... read more




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This is our blog of our honeymoon trip to New Zealand. Hopefully it will continue on when we get a chance to go on another adventure or explore around our own backyards. Please enjoy and comment.... full info
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