Hobbiton and Wellington 20160423_110206

Hobbiton and Wellington

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April 25th 2016
This was THE day I had been waiting for 14 years! To see the shire with my own 2 eyes. We left from the Maori's place and I had a blast that day and night. We took the stray bus to Rotorua and from there took a tour bus to Hobbiton. Alot of people from our group did the tour so that was good. The ticket was quite expensive but totally worth every cent! Upon arrival I already noticed the big tree ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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