Acers high

A walk in the park

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October 25th 2012
Only a 40 minute drive to Hamilton where we stayed overnight. Visited the Hamilton gardens which contained sections sponsored by countries such as Japan, China, UK, USA, Italy and Maori. A beautiful garden and park to spend a few hours in and the weather was good. Went out in the evening to a restaurant serving a tasting menu and matched wines. Best food this trip so far and the wine wasn't ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hamilton

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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