Geothermal soda hot tub

To Bay of Plenty

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May 3rd 2007
After a breakfast on the sunny terrace we headed south towards Auckland crossing the harbour bridge which was widened by adding what are nicknamed ‘Nippon Clip-Ons’ because they were installed by the Japanese. The traditional coffee and scone was at a small town called Paeroa. The sun was now so hot sat outside the café that I had to drink my coffee quickly and seek shade. The weather was ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Tauranga

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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