Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » King Country 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
Well, after Michael breaking his foot at our farewell Ceilidh, we are finally off on our travels after 2 months delay. First stop Hong Kong, then South East Asia, Australia then New Zealand. Then if our funds will pan out we hope to go to Nepal and India to catch trekking season. See you back in Scotland in May 2010! Keep in touch folks!... full info