Huka Falls

Wednesday 18th February - Taupo

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February 18th 2009
Hello! After a quiet night out in Wellington (ending up in a Karaoke bar until 2am - don't worry we didn't sing, this time : ) our fabulous new driver Damo drove us to Taupo. Another great scenic drive and wonderful commentary! We passed Mount Doom - featured in Lord of the Rings don't ya know! Arrived nice and early for a chnage just in time for lunch! Damo offered to drive us to Huka Falls w ... 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