Eastbourne

from Turangi to Wellington

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November 1st 2005
Hi all, we have nicely recovered from our epic crossing of the Tongariro pass on Saturday. We took it nice and easy on Sunday with just a hint of walking, along the Tongariro river, see first pictures. On Monday we made our way down south towards Wellington where we met up with Louise, Gabe, Pete and Lisa who's still visiting from the UK. We went for a wee excursion in Eastbourne yesterday ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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