Liz makes the top - Red Crater

The greatest Challenge

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January 29th 2014
Geo: -39.2901, 175.562We have been so lucky with the weather so far. Except for one day we have had blue skies and hot sun every day. And our stay at the South of Lake Taupo was no exception and the best place so far. The Lake House bed and breakfast was wonderfully comfortable with fantastic views from the terrace of the garden and the Lake in the distance. Our hosts Neil and Raywin were very h ... 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