Lake Taupo

Taupo

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October 17th 2008
On Friday we said goodbye to Steve, Pam and the folks for a spot of touring. We booked a couple of extra days in Taupo, about four hours from Auckland, as it appeared to be a good base. And, as we went down the hill into the town and took in the glorious view, we figured that we had made a good decision. Bit of history; the lake is a result of a massive volcanic explosion a few thousand years ... 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