Day 15-Whitianga to Rotorua 3rd suspension bridge

February 2nd 2010
Another early morning as the bus left our hostel, Turtle Cove, at 7:30am. The bus stopped at one other hostel to pick up more passengers then back on the road we were to our destination of Rotorua, Thermal Hot Springs Capital of New Zealand. It took us about one hour to cross back over the Kopu mountain range with LOTS of turn backs and steep inclines/declines. Another good reason not to dri ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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

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I never know what life changes will throw at me or how I will deal with those changes. What I do know is that I have a passion for travel and adventure. Please follow along as I travel around and experience life to the fullest. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener This blog was created for our families and friends to follow our experiences and journeys. Also, so I could remember what I have encountered during the time abroad & beyond. If you have stumbled upon my blog I hope that you ... full info

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