Views of the west coast

Northland - New Zealand

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December 5th 2008
Flying into New Zealand was just amazing. As we looked out of the plane window the clouds parted and we saw the coastline below - turquoise blue water, sandy bays, green countryside - simply beautiful. You could hear an audible gasp from everyone on the plane. I managed to gasp out the words "It's so beautiful" then I couldn't help having a few tears. I felt so emotional. We headed straight for ou ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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