We survived

Caving and Glowworms

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January 9th 2007
We arrived in Otorohanga after a scenic drive through green hills and rocky landscape. We were however eluded by rock formations and waterfalls that were on the map but somehow Kendra's directions giving never got us to the right spots! We stayed at our first hostel of the trip which turned out to be quite good, we would recommend the Oto-kiwi Lodge if anyone is ever in the area. The Kiwi House wa ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waitomo

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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