The Emerald Lakes

The Trails and Trials of Taupo

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January 1st 2008
Day 63: Trekking Middle Earth I had been a bit enthusiastic following my arrival in Taupo yesterday evening, and having bought some food, and seen that today's weather was due to be good with light winds and no rain, I had been keen to make the most of it and get out into the great outdoors. I was a little less keen this morning when my alarm went off at five, but shortly after, I was waiting o ... 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