The trio with Lynette and Reese

Heading North While Down Under

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March 2nd 2009
Wellington- Taupo (Waitomo included)- Auckland So we ventured from the south island, across the Interisland ferry to Wellington in the North Island of New Zealand. The ferry took about three hours and we arrived in Wellington by the early afternoon. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and has a very artsy, almost San Francisco, vibe to it. There are pieces of art everywhere and even a gay ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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