waitomo caves

2wks in NZ

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June 29th 2009
hey all!! so, have been in NZ with Madonna for over 2 weeks now and having a fab time!! Will give you just a quick run down of what we've been up to. Both got to Auckland on the same day (very excited meeting at arrivals!) and had a night out in the city. Were joined by Alex and Jordan of Que Pasa fame and had a great time. Picked up our camper the following day and went to see a volcanic be ... 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