Waikato River

Taupo

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December 5th 2006
I next travelled to Taupo from Rotorua. Taupo is a really nice town overlooking a lake ( the largest lake in the southern hemisphere I think or something like that) There is lots to do in Taupo adventure capital of the north island, although I was really running out of energy at this point. Nevertheless after a few relaxing days or just random explorations I decided to do a kayak trip down the Wa ... 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