Bay of Islands, Mercury Bay, Rotorua, Taupo March 21st 2008 I can't believe how much I've done in a week. I started the kiwi experience early last Thursday and have enjoyed every minute so far. I started at the Bay of Islands, more specifically Paihia. We stayed in a little hostel called the Pipi Patch which was basic but had a great bar and was a short walk from the beach. I made friends with two girls called Victoria and Laura on the coach, and we spent ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia 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
Hey there and thanks for visiting my site. It should be a good way of keeping in contact with me, and i'll update it as often as possible so that you can see what I've been up to! I'm heading off on my gap year travels on the 27th January for around five and a half months and I'm getting very excited! I've chosen not to do too many countries so I'm concentrating most of my time in New Zealand before heading to Australia, followed by Malaysia and Thailand. Whilst in New Zealand I'm staying with a family in Auckland for six weeks before joining the 'Kiwi Experience' for six weeks. I'm travelling... full info