Breakfast on the verandah

Bay of Islands

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November 26th 2014
We spent our last few days in New Zealand in a very small town called Russell in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Found a waterfront place to rent aptly named The Boathouse, complete peace and quiet, the only sounds from the boats moored on the jetty. Reminded us both of the pine walk in Puerto Pollensa, so brought back lots of happy memories. Stuart loved it so much he didn't want to leave. This was ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands

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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