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Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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April 11th 2017
We started the day by driving from Rotorua to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, but not before deciding to squeeze in another Hobbit filming location tour in the early afternoon. We started with the Glowworm caves (unfortunately, they don't allow photography), grabbed a quick bite for lunch, and then drove just under an hour to near Piopio for a 1pm tour. We then raced back in time to explore the Ruak ... read more

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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