government gardens

Rotorua 11-14/2

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February 12th 2009
On the way to rotorua we stopped off at one of the mud pools. These are really cool as they bubble, which is really relaxing to watch, although they smell really eggy. When we arrived in Rotorua we went to the realm of Tane with the kiwi bus. Here we tried some maori chutneys before being taken to our hostels. We then explored the area which included the govenment gardens, the park, the thermal ar ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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