The summit

Kiwi Bus adventure time!

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November 27th 2009
So, after leaving Paihia (sadly) we returned to Auckland (thankfully only for one night) to begin our kiwi bus tour. For those who aren't familiar with the bus, basically (depending on what tour you buy) it takes you around, stops off in diffeent places, shows you some seriously random stuff and arranges activities etc. for you. Has a massive reputation for being a party bus but essentially its j ... 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