Lake Again

Larging it at Nz's Largest Lake

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November 14th 2006
Taupo is the largest lake in NZ and on it stands a lively picturesque town where we spent three days doing nothing in particular. The lake is an impressive sight with snow capped mountains in the distance. We were fortunate enough to get some nice weather whilst we were here. One night was spent in the local pubs with the next day being a total right off. Everywhere in the world you go there i ... 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