Frank and Mike in Ice bar

Cold Auckland

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June 26th 2006
I was left feeling disappointed when leaving Fiji, we both really enjoyed our time there so much. New Zealand had a challenge to impress us to the same degree as Fiji had. The flight was ok and we even watched a good film. When we arrived at the airport and picked up our bags a dog came running over and would not leave one of our bags alone. This dog was one of the ones they have to make sure your ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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