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Surfing paradise!

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December 23rd 2008
Raglan, wow. I think I could easily stay in this chill surf town for ages. I had planned to stay here two nights, but like everyother backpacker who comes through here, I extended my stay for another night. I was really tempted to stay a few more days, but the weekend approached and all the rooms filled up in the hostel. I can understand why because this was the best hostel I have stayed in fo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan

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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