Tamaki Maori Village

Waitomo and Roturua

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March 27th 2007
Waitomo and Roturua Australasia » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua By Where Are Lucas and Laura March 27th 2007 After all the warm hospitality we'd been enjoying in Auckland we finally dragged ourselves away to begin our Magic Bus trip. The struggle of the early morning start was lessened by Scottie, our friendly and helpful driver and after a few pickups around the hostels in Auckland ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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