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November 21st.

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November 23rd 2008
We drove to Rotorua today. There wasn't much to see as it isn't a long drive. Got into town around 2 and went and checked in at a backpackers in the hopes to meet some people to travel with. No luck with that so we are now staying at Lindas. (My Parents friends) Went and saw the water falls just outside of town and thats about it. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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