Cheltenham Beach, Auckland

S'All Over Bar The Flying ...

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March 18th 2006
A few minutes to spare before we head off to enjoy a glass of champagne overlooking Auckland harbour (how else to kill time before the cab arrives?). In true NZ style - we've had a great time here in Auckland. Lovely hotel - overlooking the harbour and the north side of the city (Devonport to you). Our wake up call this morning were Dragon Boat Races - this translates to boats full of fit y ... 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