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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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January 15th 2011
Tongariro Alpine Crossing English (Lisa) Saturday we woke up at 6 (- a.m. that is), in order to be at the starting point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike at 7:30. This hike is one of the most popular 1-day hikes of New Zealand. It is 19,4 km long and encompasses 800 m of climbing and 1100 m of walking down. As you can see on the picture, trying to get back down the mount ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » National Parks » Tongariro National Park

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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