Rotorua

Rotorua

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November 17th 2009
Our campervan worked out great last night. We made dinner, read for awhile in bed, and didn't get too cold during the night. This morning we got up and made our way to Rotorua. The campground we are staying at is right next to Lake Rotorua. This place has a lot of geothermal activity, so there are some hot pools here and a place to steam food! We stopped by the i-Site and got tickets for ... read more

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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