maori entertainment

Day 10 Friday

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November 13th 2010
Day 10 Friday On the move again today – Hahei to Rotorua. Took the scenic route down the coast, had lunch whilst watching some surfers. A bach on the banks of the lake – another view to die for. Maori cultural evening so tribal dancing and men sticking their tongues out. Food cooked underground (yum) and a night time walk round their grounds to see kiwis, kea birds fish and lizards. Amusing ... 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