Islands just off Paihia

Paihia

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April 1st 2008
Day 9 - To Paihia Up early to get the bus to Paihia, it was raining but still a nice trip at only 4 hours. The highlight for me was the alpaca's by the road side . Managed to check in and our room is the size of our flat. Took a walk around Paihia which is pretty tiny but very quaint. Had a drink and then retired for the evening as doing a cruise around the islands tomorrow. ... read more

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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