Auckland to Whitianga 12.4.10-17.4.10 006

Auckland to Whitianga

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April 12th 2010
Another early start out of Auckland heading to Whitianga (Mercury Bay). This drive should be easy however, as it is the start of the journey for most people on the bus we need to go to the main office. Our driver uses this as an opportunity to let us go to the supermarket for supplies for todays picnic. Considering we set off from the hostel at 8.30am we don't actually leave Auckland unt ... 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