Glowworms Caves

My New Zealand Backpacking Adventure

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October 7th 2014
New Zealand is a backpacker’s paradise, or so they say. So, instead of taking the regular tourist route, I decided to go on the off beaten path to discover places in the country that weren’t frequently visited by tourists. However, I had to include the Waitomo Caves in my itinerary even though it was a popular tourist destination. The caves seemed to be too amazing to pass. My adventure start ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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