and for you, Dad

the Fernery

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November 1st 2007
We sometimes park near the fernery because its free, and we've popped in a couple of times. Just like it sounds, and cool! We made a snap decision last night to set off on a northern trip, up the west coast through the kauri forest, to Cape reinga and back down the east, stopping at the bay of Islands. Depending on the hostel facilities, we may not get much blogging done for a week! be good. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

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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