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New Zealand- North Island

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January 28th 2010
So After a Wild Camping trip in Naniamo's lakes, Korey and I boarded Air New Zealand for a 14 hr cruise over the Pacific. Already excited to be leaving everything behind and starting a new tour, coupled with the free booze on board, we were more than happy to stay awake! We ended up landing quite early in Auckland and booked it to our Hotel downtown Auckland.. First impressions of New Zealand ... 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