Halfway down the suicide path, looking back up

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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January 26th 2008
Tues 15th Jan: Had a lazy day in Taupo today after hopping off yet another bus. Spent the morning exploring the town then had a late lunch before Chris arrived. Spent ages catching up with all the goings on from Gisborne. Another early start tomorrow so tried to get organised. Weds 16th Jan: Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing today. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing a w ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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