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100km that wasn't: Tarawera Ultramarathon

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February 1st 2016
We're off to New Zealand for Tarawera Ultramarathon! V found out about this race even before the Ultra World Tours was incepted. The race looked homey and went through some gorgeous-looking lush trail. We signed up shortly after for the 2015 event. Unfortunately, we withdrew by October '14 because V's toe was still in bad shape. Fast forward to July '15, we gave another go at our bucket list. Sinc ... 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