It blends into the countryside so well!

July 17th 2007
Taupo is the start of a lot of the thermal activity that the central north island is famous for and just north of town is the Borefield geothermal powerstation with its miles of shiny steaming, hissing pipes that trace across the landscape... and people complain about the visual impact of a few wind turbines! Wells up to 2000metres deep tap into zones of hot fluid at temperatures of 200 odd degC ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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

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Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien

Geoff n Lexa

Hi there everybody, We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton. "In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info

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