On the way to Tolaga

Day 3- Hicks Bay to Gisborne

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November 22nd 2006
We woke up to the sound of cows (somewhere behind our tent) and ducks quaking right outside the zipper door. So, early as it was, we decided to get up and go for an early morning swim in the ocean. It was only 8 AM but already so sunny and WARM! The water definately woke us up though! After a quick breakfast we packed up and headed on our way again. We drove towards Tolaga Bay, stopping to take so ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » East Coast » Gisborne

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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