The Emerald Lakes

Tongariro Northern Circuit

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February 8th 2007
Stevie and I walked the three day Tongariro Northern Circuit, one of the Great Walks in New Zealand. The first day (the Tongariro Crossing) is often described as the "Best one day walk in New Zealand". I can't be sure about that, but it is certainly a great walk through out-of-this-world volcanic terrain. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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