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28 04 2010

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April 29th 2010
28 04 2010 Woke up and thankfully the sun was shining after the dull clouds of yesterday. We had decided to spend a 2nd day in Roturua. When we eventually got our act together we set off for the skyline and luge here, similar to the one in Queenstown. Caught the gondola and appreciated the views of Roturua as they emerged as we got higher up the hill. I had 3 rides for the luge and ... 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