Matakohe museum

Northland - Matakohe

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December 5th 2008
Our first night in the campervan was spent at Matakohe. We had the most beautiful campsite - one of the Top 10 Holidayparks, which had amazing views of the Kaipara Harbour. The Kiwis certainly know how to set up a campsite - a kitchen with everything you could need, bbqs, sitting area with t.v. We certainly weren't going to be roughing it. We were close to the Matakohe museum which was brilliant. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Matakohe

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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