Auckland airport

1st Day in Auckland

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February 5th 2009
Yesterday was my first day out of the country and I am having a blast! I just realized how much walking I will be doing on this trip. I met one of my bunk mates Kay and we went down to the Harbor and ate at a sushi bar. Then I wondered around again by myself. The hostel was offically better than almost any hotel I have stayed in for the price! Although I was told this is rare and not to set my exp ... 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