The field behind our van with view

Hobbits and surfing

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February 11th 2011
10th February 2011 Our slight change in plans yesterday meant we weren't in such a rush this morning. We had a plan to go and visit the set of Lord of the Rings, where you can do a tour of Hobbiton. The first tour of the day wasn't until 9:50 so we had time on our hands - so much so that we had a plan to stop off on the road there and go for a walk. We hadn't slept that well as we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan

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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