Hole in the Rock

Bay of Islands

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February 23rd 2009
Day 10 / 11 Stopped at the Hururu falls and took 5km track across Mangrove swamp (wooden walkway!) to the historic Waitangi treaty grounds where the original treaty between the British and the Mauris was signed. First night near Pahia, then next morning across on the 10minute car ferry to Russell. Superb campsite position with view over town and bay. Went on fast catamaran cruise - saw dol ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Russell

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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