On the hills

Taupo

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June 5th 2007
Today I went horse riding in the hills. It was great and there were some lovely views of the hills and also of Lake Taupo. I did it with one of the girls I've been travelling with called Steph. In the afternoon we went with Vicki to support her for her bungy jump. I was in charge of her camera so I didn't get any pics on my camera unfortunately. Later on in the evening our little group went out f ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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