Rotorua Maori Statue 2

from Rotorua to Turangi

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October 29th 2005
Hi all, here we are in Turangi, chilling out after our epic journey across the Tongariro Crossing. It took us just under 7 hours and awesome views we had! Pictures will tell you more than words! Enjoy! Celine and Scott ... 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