Rotorua

Rotorua and East Cape

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March 3rd 2011
Feb. 26 Rotorua We spent our last day in Paihia just enjoying the place. The next day our hop on hop off bus (Magic Bus) picked us up at our hostel and then drove us the scenic route to Auckland. We made stops along the way at a forest to view the world’s 2nd oldest tree - at about 2000years old - and at other pretty view areas. Otherwise, uneventful. Auckland was just an overnight 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