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November 7th 2007
We have been loving New Zealand so far! We travelled East to the coast. It was quite rainy there, but we were able take in some incredible views driving along the coastline. We also checked out a cool small train through a lush forest. Hot water beach did not dissapoint. There were spots along the beach that the sand could burn your feet if you stood there a few seconds. We dug a little hot ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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