Bay of Islands

Auckland - Paihia

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February 20th 2007
Got up early to jump on to the Kimi Experience bus for Paihia Bay. Didnt get off to a good start as the 4 guys sat in front of me appeared to be still drunk from the the night before (not a bad thing but) were continuously arguing between each other on avariety of subjects (really annoying.) While on the bus I noticed that about 3 other people appeared to be wearing the same shorts as me (th ... read more

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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