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Auckland- Rotorua

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March 3rd 2010
Left bay of islands and headed back to see AC again, had a great night out in the city!! Left at 7am the next morning, to mercury bay, stopped off at cathedral cove- which actually didnt think was that beautiful.. i have been spoiled by the amazing beaches in portugal! stayed there for one night but not a lot happening so moved on again.. heading south to Rotorua. I was very excited about the sm ... 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