Lyn with some other geyser

Rotorua

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February 19th 2015
We took the scenic route to Rotorua. Our satnav took us down some very straight rural roads away from the main routes. We went via Matamata but did not stop there, it was rammed with tourists seeking out a hobbit or two. As a result we arrived early in Rotorua. We found the hotel and drop our bags and went to find some lunch. The weather was so gorgeous we bought sandwiches which we had on the sid ... 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