DAY 10 AUCKLAND to WAITANGI

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February 10th 2023
We were delivered to our Motor Home by an amazing Maori gentleman who was very informative about the travel plans we communicated to him. He has worked for the Pacific Horizon Travel Home company for 15 years and was able to instruct us in detail of all of the workings of the Mercedes Benz van we had hired for the upcoming 22 days. Expertly guided by navigator Jane, we negotiated our way throug ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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