Rotorua to Auckland 04.03.10-09.04.10 189

Rotorua to Auckland

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April 5th 2010
Rob wakes up very early and is kind enough to leave me sleeping - until he gets bored and lonely. We play solitaire, read and shower before going to check out. It feels strange waiting for the bus at 10.20am, we are usually on the road by now. After being introduced to our 9th driver so far. We hit the road and head to Auckland. Today is going to be one of our shortest journeys and only h ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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