Lake Taupo

Wellington to Taupo

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September 15th 2008
Since the kitchen in the hostel was closed for renovation we took advantage of the complimentary breakfast (eggs on toast!) in the bistro downstairs. Once again, we had a large drive ahead of us and set off around 9.30am. We drove almost continuously until we reached a little town called Waiouru. Coincidentally, this small town was also home to a Subway and we stopped for lunch. (Sub-of-the-day: M ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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