Huka Falls

Huka Falls and Lake Taupo

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October 28th 2006
27/10/06 Went out for a meal as it was Uncle Andys birthday on Wednesday. Tried the pasta but didn't like it so sent it back and got a burger instead. Much much much better. Uncle Andy had a massive T Bone steak that came on a plate the size of a tray. None of us could manage a pudding though. We then went down to the TAB Bar which is a sports bar next to the bookies. Met Gary who runs it and he ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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