The Church in Russell

At the Bay of Islands

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April 2nd 2008
Today we woke to a beautiful sunny morning. We had lots to do and no time to do it all. We quickly ran to the wharf and boarded the Mac Attack, a fast boat to take us to the 'hole in the rock' and the 'cathedral cave'. It was fabulous, the scenery was great!! We then went over to visit Russell, which was the Capital of New Zealand originally. It is a lovely little town, and Steve and I walked ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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