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Huka Falls

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January 20th 2014
Staying some couple of days in Taupo. This is the mad city of the North Island. A Must-see of the New Zealand's tourist itinerary are the Huka Falls. They are part of the Waikato River which is the longest river of New Zealand. The river provides New Zealand with 15% of energy. Good job! ... 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