North Island

We love this place, yeah yeah

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December 22nd 2006
Well, it's our last night in Auckland, and after five months exploring this fantastic country, we thought we'd better have a round up of all the best bits - take note those of you planning a visit! We have enjoyed ourselves so much here and done so many unique things, it's been unforgettable! Action and activities: *Gliding high above Lake Taupo *White water rafting on the Wairoa * ... read more

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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