View over Rotorua

Rotorua

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October 19th 2008
We managed to get a second horse trek of the trip on the way from Taupo. Abi had the chance to belt round the forest on a horse near the Craters Of The Moon while I took the slow track on a steed called 'Paddy' and discussed the massive problems faced by stables because the dairy farmers have cornered the winter feed market. It's very interesting - honest. Then, we drove down to Rotorua, just ... 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