Paihia Beach

Bay In To Hell

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April 7th 2008
Couple of days in the bay of Islands. 5 hours on a coach up, 4 hours back, lots of yawning, few nice views though. The area has quite an interesting history which appealed possibly more than the views. Wonder where I get that from. (no guarantee of accuracy, had potted history from bus and ferry drivers, and have been sat on a bus for hours letting brain melt) The Maori where living there qui ... 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