Harbour at Coromandel

The Trek Begins!

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December 11th 2008
Thursday, 11th Had about 2 1/2 hrs of sleep, had a lot to do before setting out. Got up at 4:30 & started packing. Was almost late for the bus, but made it with minutes to spare. Was on time for the ferry & we left port around 9:00 from pier 3. It took me a while to get my sea legs, was a bit nervous there for a moment. I got a little freaked out at some point, realizing I don't know where ... 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