Huka Falls

Really don't want to fall in

November 30th 2009
The following day saw us travelling to Taupo via Waitomo. The driver was much less annoying than the first one and so all was boding well for the day, but then, oops, a flat tyre, which resulted in an unscheduled stop in a small town for a cup of coffee for us and some maintenance for our trusted coach. At Waitomo there was an extensive network of caves and us intrepid travellers were provide ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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

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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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