The North Island; Here We Go !!

The North Island; Here We Go !!

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January 15th 2007
Wednesday 10th January to Saturday 13th january 2007 Margy incredibly appeared at the hostel at 8.30am as agreed and we set off up the hill for the fifteen minute walk to the car rental joint. It was pouring with rain. The car, a Daihatsu Iria which we soon nicknamed 'Herby' was tiny but perfect for the two of us and we headed off in the direction of her hotel to collect her bags. The hotel man ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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