Paihia

Touring New Zealand

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April 16th 2010
After getting back to Auckland and checking back into Base Hostel, I had about 15 minutes spare to have a shower and change before meeting up with Ed and family. We went for a lovely meal and a few beers before they headed back over to Devenport where they were staying in a B&B. The next morning was an early start, I was on the ferry with Maccy Ds in hand at 08:45! With Ed in the driving seat we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North 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