Overlooking a beach in Waiheke Island

Day 2 in Auckland

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September 29th 2009
At my 2nd day here in Auckland, me and my mom planned to go to Waiheke Island today. We woke up at around 9 AM, and my mom brought our food before we left the hotel. We walked all the way to the ferry terminal, which is in Quay Street, and we were able to see other landmarks in Auckland, like Britomart. At the ferry terminal, we bought 2 return tickets, including a tour of the island. We left at 1 ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waiheke 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