mini-Countryside on the way to Taranaki

Taranaki

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July 10th 2006
From Raglan, I made the journey to Taranaki. Driving in New Zealand can be so fun. It's totally not stressful and at times you can go for miles before even seeing another car. Also, there might be 2 major 4-6 line highways on the whole island so 95% of the roads are 2 lane mountainous, country roads. Again, on my way to Taranaki, I got to drive through more magnificently scenic reserves. This time ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taranaki » Oakura

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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