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Bay of Islands

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January 12th 2011
Bay of Islands / Northlands After settling in to Cooks Lookout Motel which overlooks the river just outside Paihia, we chatted to the owners Norm and Shelagh to book some activities for the next couple of days. Followed their advice for supper and were rewarded with some great steaks – if you ever come here, do go to Lips, Reef and Beef. Monday 10th January We went on a boat trip, taking ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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