Lake Taupo

Aotearoa...'the Land of the Long White Cloud'

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October 31st 2012
Two years ago we travelled to Australia via Hong Kong and Vietnam. This time we decided to see some of New Zealand. Several years ago we had spent time in the South Island with friends Ross and Brenda, so we stayed on the North Island this time. The most popular way to see the country is in a self contained camper van. We rented one for 10 days and away we went. Here are a few pics from our tri ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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